Donald C. Jones Appointed as Chairman of the Board of Trustees
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University is pleased to announce the appointment of highly respected entrepreneur Don Jones as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Jones is Founder and CEO of Verite Capital Partners, a multi-faceted company devoted to uplifting underserved populations. He is an avid supporter of Felician and looks forward to taking on this exciting new role. His goals include advancing the brand identity of Felician University and, importantly, promoting the university as a sound investment for donors, sponsors and partners who are enthusiastic about perpetuating academic excellence, expanding workforce development, teaching ethical leadership and instilling the universal Franciscan values so often missing in today’s world.
“I am honored to be chosen by my colleagues for this responsibility,” Mr. Jones said. “As Chairman, my job is to lead the Board in support and guidance of the administration, ensuring that the university can fulfill its Franciscan mission in providing lifechanging, uplifting academic experiences for our students, while remaining financially sound, now and in the future.”
The five core Franciscan Values that make Felician University so essential to its students and to society at large are: Respect for human dignity; Compassion; Solidarity with people in need; Justice and Peace; and Transformation, which encourages an open mind and heart. These values, when taught in tandem with academic excellence, are the reason Felician University produces graduates who become the ethical leaders in their communities and beyond.
Don Jones is a recipient (January 2024) of the prestigious Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award presented yearly by the university to candidates who exemplify the works of Dr. King. Mr. Jones was chosen for the award as “a living example of the highest standards of ethical conduct, integrity and civic and social responsibility.”
Under the Board leadership of Mr. Jones, Felician, a proud majority minority university, looks forward to continuing to meet every student where they are and help them realize their highest potential.
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About Felician University
Felician University is more than just an institute of higher learning. It is a community that inspires and engages over 2,100 undergraduate, graduate, and adult education students through programs in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Sciences, Nursing, and Education. Our commitment to our students’ success is evident in our rankings and recognitions. Over the past five years, Felician University has consistently ranked 3rd among private institutions in New Jersey for best value according to payscale.com and has been recognized as the #1 Safest College Campus in New Jersey according to niche.com. Our Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked one of the best online graduate nursing programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. We are proud to be designated as a Military Friendly School (Gold Status) for the thirteenth year, a testament to our strong support for Veteran students. Our diversity as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and MSI (Minority Serving Institution), with underrepresented students comprising more than half of the student population, is a reflection of our inclusive and supporting environment. With campuses in Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, the Franciscan values of social justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity serve as an inclusive foundation for transforming the lives of tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, please visit https://felician.edu.
