Kim Mooney

DR. Kim Mooney '83 is President of Franklin Pierce University. Dr. Kim Mooney assumed the post of President on August 1, 2016. Her commitment to Franklin Pierce University spans several decades, from being an active alumna to serving on the Board of Trustees for seven years, then as interim president for six months prior to serving as provost and vice president of academic affairs for another seven years. She has spearheaded the development of the University’s new Strategic Plan and is making it a central focus of her presidency to capitalize on the important initiatives begun over the last several years. A proponent of shared governance, Dr. Mooney will also emphasize collaboration, communication, and community as guiding principles for her presidency. Under her leadership as Provost, the University launched a major process of self-assessment and re-alignment, resulting in far-reaching initiatives such as the revision of the general and liberal education curriculum, the introduction of nine new undergraduate majors, the support and expansion of the Academic Showcase, and the integration of graduate and undergraduate education into meaningful pathways for students from their first year through their masters or doctoral degrees. Moving the University firmly in a direction that ensures a high quality education in a community of support that extends far beyond graduation, Dr. Mooney has positioned Franklin Pierce University to continue its passion for the personal touch of its educators while staying competitive and current with rapidly changing trends in higher education and career pathways.