Saint Leo University President Ed Dadez, with support from the university’s 校董会, announced he is retiring after 25 years of service and two and a half years as 总统. After working to grow the university’s 招生s and strengthen its 天主教本笃会身份, Dadez is retiring for personal reasons.

“从我踏上校园的那一刻起，圣里奥大学就一直在我心中占据着一个特殊的位置，”达德兹说。 “现在，随着大学的地位变得更加强大，是时候让我专注于我的另一份爱，我的家庭。”

在杰弗里·塞内塞校长于2022年辞职后，达德兹成为该大学的第11任校长。 He is the university’s first 校友 总统 and held several university leadership positions before being named 总统.

Under Dadez’s leadership, the university was able to increase student retention rates, exceed annual fundraising goals, and strengthen new and returning student 招生. 他担任校长的一个标志是加强了大学的文化，更加注重天主教本笃会的身份。

In appreciation for his many years of service and contributions to the university, the 校董会 will honor Dadez as 名誉主席 during the commencement ceremonies in May.

“The 校董会 and I deeply appreciate President Dadez’s selflessness and 对大学的承诺,” said Ed Narain, board chair. “他对大学的影响将被许多人铭记。”

校董会正在迅速而彻底地寻找大学的下一任校长。 商业事务副总裁兼首席财务长德图乔（James deuccio）将担任临时首席运营长和首席财务长，直到招聘完成。