Dr. Ken Zirkle, who has served as the president of Ancilla College for the past four years, has announced his retirement, effective Monday, May 14th.
During his time an Ancilla, the college saw a lot of growth. Two new residence halls and a student life center were built on campus and a few new programs were added including the Autism Program at Ancilla and the culinary arts and agriculture programs.
Following Zirkle’s retirement announcement, the Ancilla Board of Trustees appointed and affirmed Dr. Michele Dvorak as the new president. Prior to being appointed to the position, she was serving as the chief operating officer at Ancilla College
She holds a master’s degree in administration as well as a doctorate in Catholic Education Leadership. Dr. Dvorak took her first vows as a Poor Handmaid in 1976 and has served as a member of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Leadership Team for the past five years.
