January 4, 2008

California State University, Fresno’s President Dr. John D. Welty is one of 60 individuals nationwide honored by the American Humanics Management and Leadership Institute.

American Humanics is a national alliance of colleges, universities and nonprofits with a mission to educate, prepare and certify professionals to strengthen and lead nonprofit organizations.

The award, which commemorates the program’s 60th anniversary, recognizes Welty and the others for their commitment to the mission of American Humanics and dedication to preparing the next generation of nonprofit sector leaders.

Welty is being recognized for the leadership role he played at the local, state and national levels. He joined the American Humanics board of directors in 1999 and served as chair from 2001 to 2004. He was highly influential in expanding the program within the California State University system, and as chair of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities he provided leadership to expand the American Humanics program to other campuses.

Under his leadership, Fresno State was selected as one of four national demonstration sites to model community engagement in the WK Kellogg Foundation funded “Making Place Matter” program.