Orlando George Jr. has announced he'll retire as president of Delaware Technical and Community College at the end of June.
George has served as Del Tech's president for the last 19 years and has worked the school for nearly 45 years. In a letter announcing his decision, he says he has the support of the school's Board of Trustees and is in good health, but has decided the time is right to step down.
"It's time to pass the baton to a new generation, to a new leader who will continue to grow and advance the mission of Delaware Tech," wrote George in his letter. " It has been my privilege and honor to lead this great college of ours for almost 19 years. I have loved every minute of serving as your president because of the many opportunities it has given me to help make a difference in the lives of others...our students, our Delaware Tech family and our Delaware community. There can be no doubt that Delaware Tech raises the standard of living for Delawareans and opens doors for its graduates."
George started at Delaware Tech as a math teacher in 1969. He held a variety of leadership positions at the school, including Dean of Instruction and Vice President & Campus Director before being named school president in 1995. George served in Delaware's House of Representatives from 1974 to 1995. His time in the House included stints as Speaker of the House, Chair of the Joint Finance Committee, and Minority Leader.