CIA President to Lead for at Least Another Decade
College's Board of Trustees Unanimously Renews Dr. Tim Ryan's Contract for 10 Years
Hyde Park, NY, June 27, 2011 – The Culinary Institute of America's (CIA) Board of Trustees announced the renewal of the contract of Dr. Tim Ryan as President of the CIA for a ten year term.
Dr. Ryan has led the world-renowned, degree-granting CIA for a decade, stewarding the college through a period of enormous innovation and growth. Major advances have included the opening of new campuses in San Antonio, TX and Singapore; the expansion of the CIA's gold-standard degree programs from its main campus in Hyde Park, NY to these new centers and the CIA at Greystone, in St. Helena, CA; and the rapid growth of CIA thought leadership for the foodservice and hospitality industry through new research programs, industry conferences, and publishing.
Chairman of the Board Richard Bradley summarized the Board's unanimous decision; "We are delighted that Dr. Ryan will be at the helm as we embark on some of our most ambitious plans yet for The Culinary Institute of America. The Board is thrilled with the CIA's leadership and strategy. We look forward to continuing the college's traditions of excellence in culinary education and thought leadership under Dr. Ryan's visionary direction."
In commenting upon the re-appointment, Dr. Ryan said, "I am honored by the trust and support of the CIA Board of Trustees. Although proud of our accomplishments over the last 10 years, we have many exciting plans ahead which will continue to position the CIA at the forefront of culinary education. Our programming and initiatives in thought and industry leadership – both globally and here at home – are establishing new benchmarks and contributions to food preparation, healthy eating and culinary innovation."
Dr. Ryan has the unique qualification of being a Certified Master Chef. He holds an MBA from the University of New Haven and his Doctorate in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. He is the CIA's fifth president. A 1977 graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Chef Ryan is the first alumnus and the first faculty member to rise to the presidency of the CIA.
About The Culinary Institute of America
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts as well as certificate programs in culinary arts and wine and beverage studies. As the world's premier culinary college, the CIA has a network of more than 40,000 alumni that includes industry leaders such as Grant Achatz, Anthony Bourdain, Michael Chiarello, Cat Cora, Steve Ells, Todd English, Duff Goldman, Sara Moulton, Charlie Palmer, and Roy Yamaguchi. The college has campuses in Hyde Park, NY; St. Helena, CA; San Antonio, TX; and Singapore. In addition to its degree programs, the CIA offers courses for professionals and enthusiasts, as well as consulting services for the foodservice and hospitality industry.
For more information, visit the CIA online at www.ciachef.edu.
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