  Loreen Chant Named President of University’s North Miami Campus NORTH MIAMI, Fla. – May 19, 2008 – Loreen Chant has been named president of Johnson & Wales University's North Miami Campus (JWU), effective today. The announcement was made today by John J. Bowen, university president. Chant, a Johnson & Wales graduate and vice president since 2000, succeeds founding North Miami Campus president, Donald G. McGregor, J.D. McGregor steps down after almost 40 years of service and will remain active with the university as president emeritus.
The North Miami Campus, which was opened in 1992 with 82 culinary arts students, has grown to nearly 2,000 students pursuing degrees through its College of Business, College of Culinary Arts and The Hospitality College. The campus has graduated more than 4,400 students since opening in 1992. Nearly 6,000 graduates from all JWU campuses currently live in Florida. Chant’s deep roots in the university as a graduate and long-time staff member were key factors in the decision to name her president. She has been with the JWU North Miami Campus since its inception in 1992 and has held a variety of positions, including registrar, special assistant to the president and executive administrator. She received her bachelor’s degree in hospitality management from JWU’s Providence Campus and earned a master’s of business administration from Nova Southeastern University. Chant recently led a three-year effort to develop a formal master plan for the 30-acre campus. She is currently a member of the university’s Strategic Enrollment Team, which has enhanced its admissions selectivity and established pricing and financial aid models to make the university as affordable as possible for its students and families. Chant, 40, and her husband, John, reside in Pompano Beach with their two children, Justin and Julia. Johnson & Wales University, founded in 1914, is a nonprofit, private institution. A recognized leader in career education, we offer accredited degrees in business, hospitality, culinary arts, technology and education. With a diverse student body of more than 16,000 graduate and undergraduate students, representing all 50 states and 89 countries, JWU prepares students for personal and professional success by integrating rigorous academics and professional skills, community leadership opportunities and our unique career education model. The university is committed to urban revitalization and thoughtful historic renovation. Through active civic participation and by offering unique learning opportunities, JWU improves the quality of life in its campus communities in Providence, R.I., North Miami, Fla., Denver, Colo., and Charlotte, N.C. For more information visit www.jwu.edu.
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"I am proud to build upon Mac’s legacy by ensuring our students are well prepared for professional success," Chant said. "As we approach our twentieth year, I look forward to working with my team to continue strengthening our solid academic and student life programs."