Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today made the following statement regarding the expected appointment of former State Senator Eric Fingerhut as chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents:
“Eric is one of the brightest leaders on higher education issues in the state of Ohio, and he truly understands that Ohio needs a highly educated workforce in order to bring the jobs of the future to our state,” Strickland said. “I am so glad Eric will be joining us to help accomplish that goal and our overall mission to make higher education more affordable and accessible for all Ohioans.”