Please join me in congratulating longtime administrator Larry Chambers on his new appointment as Director of Financial Aid at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. As Larry prepares to leave, I thank him for providing his expertise, advocacy, creativity and leadership to the College’s enrollment division. His 20 years of good work have enabled many students to afford an Ithaca College education and have also contributed to our sustained enrollment success.
Larry first came to the College in 1990, as associate director of financial aid. Five years later, he was promoted to director. In 2008, the offices of financial aid and the bursar were combined to form the Office of Student Financial Services, and Larry was chosen director of that new unit. Under his leadership, the bursar and financial aid operations have been united into an effective, student-centered office providing efficient service in matters related to billing, payment and financial aid.
Larry is also active in professional organizations at the state, regional and national levels. He has served as president of the Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and has been a board member of National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators since 2006, serving on that organization’s Governance and Membership Committee.
Larry asked me to pass along the following observations about his impending departure: “It’s a bittersweet moment for me. IC has been a great place to work and I’m proud of what has been accomplished here, largely due to the many outstanding people I’ve had the chance to collaborate with over these past 20 years. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an opportunity for me to reach greater heights both professionally and personally. I’m excited about this new chapter in my life, but will always remember the great colleagues, friends and caring place that make IC what it is.”
Larry’s last day at Ithaca College will be August 13. An announcement concerning a farewell reception in his honor will be forthcoming.
Eric Maguire
Vice President for Enrollment Management
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