Mirta Martin

Mirta Maria Martin, Ph.D., (pronounced MEER-tah) (born June 18, 1960) is an American educator who is the current president of Fairmont State University. Most recently, Martin served as the president of Fort Hays State University. Prior to Fort Hays State, Martin served as the Dean of Virginia State University's Reginald F. Lewis School of Business, a position she held from August 1, 2009 until June 30, 2014.[1]

Mirta M. Martin
President of Fairmont State University
Assumed office
January 1, 2018
Preceded byMaria Rose
9th President of Fort Hays State University
In office
July 1, 2014 – November 23, 2016
Preceded byEdward H. Hammond
Succeeded byTisa Mason
Personal details
Born (1960-06-18) June 18, 1960
Havana, Cuba
Spouse(s)John N. Martin Jr.
ResidenceFairmont, West Virginia
Alma materDuke University
University of Richmond
Virginia Commonwealth University
ProfessionProfessor

Biography

Education

Originally from Cuba, Martin attended Duke University, where she graduated in 1982 with her bachelor of science in psychology.[2] Ten years later in 1992, Martin received her master's degree from the University of Richmond, followed by her doctorate from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1996.[3]

Early career

After graduating from Duke in 1982, Martin worked in banking where she eventually became the Senior Vice President of First Union National Bank of Virginia.[4] After a little more than a decade in the banking industry, Martin became an associate professor of business at Averett University, where she served as the interim dean in 1995.[5] In 2001, Martin left Averett to become the Executive Director of the Management Institute and associate professor and dean of management development at the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business.[6] After a brief two years at the University of Richmond, Martin became John Tyler Community College's Special Assistant to the President and Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the Foundation for four years.[7] In 2009, Martin became the Dean and Professor for management at Virginia State University's Reginald F. Lewis School of Business.[8]

Fort Hays State University

On May 2, 2014, the Kansas Board of Regents announced Martin as Fort Hays State University's ninth president. Martin became the first female president in the university's history, as well as the first Hispanic president in the Regents system.[9]

On November 23, 2016, Martin announced she was stepping down effective immediately due to personal reasons, but continued to serve Fort Hays State as the Consultant to the President until June 2017.[10]

Fairmont State University

On October 19, 2017, Fairmont State University announced Martin as their next president, beginning January 1, 2018.[11]

Fairmont State University President Dr. Mirta Martin received the WVNews.com’s Educator of the Year Award for 2019. Martin, who became president at Fairmont State in January 2018, helped turn the university’s financial situation around over an 18-month time frame, leading to the institution seeing a $5.3 million increase in its net position despite the $1.9 million deficit she inherited.[12]

Other work

While in Virginia, Martin served on various board including the Virginia State Board for Community Colleges and Virginia Latino Advisory Board, after being appointed by former Virginia governors, Bob McDonnell and Tim Kaine.[13] Martin was also a recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, given by the President of the United States.[14]

References
  1. Llovio, Louis (August 29, 2011). "VSU's business school dean shares grandmother's passion for education". Richmond.com. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  2. "New president - Fort Hays State University". Fhsu.edu. May 2, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  3. "Wilder: Alumna named president of Fort Hays State University | VCU Alumni". Enews.vcualumni.org. July 2, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  4. "Fort Hays State welcomes new president". Leaderandtimes.com. November 1, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  5. "Speakers - Pittsburg State University". Pittstate.edu. May 2, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  6. "Racing Towards Diversity – Racing Toward Diversity - Winter 2014 : Jennifer Brown, Reggie Howard, Mirta Martin, Brian Moran And Charles Pittman Join Racing Toward Diversity Magazine Advisory Board". Bluetoad.com. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  7. "Martin — 'personification of the American Dream' — named ninth president of FHSU (UPDATE)". Hayspost.com. May 2, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  8. "Fort Hays State University names new president - Wichita Business Journal". Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  9. "Mirta Martin named next FHSU president | Tiger Media Network". Tmn.fhsu.edu. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  10. "President Mirta Martin Resigns | Tiger Media Network". Tmn.fhsu.edu. November 23, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  11. https://www.fairmontstate.edu/fsunow/fsu-front-page/dr-mirta-m-martin-named-next-president-fairmont-state-university
  12. Shaver, John Mark (December 26, 2019). "Dr. Mirta Martin, leader of Fairmont State WV financial turnaround, is WVNews.com Educator of Year". WV News. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  13. "Mirta M. Martin - Fort Hays State University". Fhsu.edu. May 2, 2014. Archived from the original on June 29, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  14. "Topeka pre-school literacy program cited among nation's best | Cjonline.com Mobile". M.cjonline.com. March 20, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
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