Wednesday Jul 18, 2018 6:45am

Angola, IN

The Trine University Board of Trustees has renewed the contract of President Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D., for five years, through the 2022-23 school year.

The board approved the action unanimously at its May 4 meeting.

"Trine University has flourished in all areas under Dr. Brooks' outstanding leadership, with ongoing growth in enrollment, fundraising, academic programs, and outcomes for our alumni," said Dr. Rick L. James, chair of the Trine University Board of Trustees. "We are confident that his continued direction will allow the university to build on the positive momentum that has been generated over the past 18 years."

Brooks became what was then Tri-State University's 16th president in 2000. Since coming to Trine, he has spearheaded a successful $90 million capital campaign, headed initiatives to revitalize campus, positively engaged the surrounding community, cultivated relationships with alumni and friends, and sought new opportunities for students.

The university recently celebrated 16 consecutive years of balanced budgets, with record positive cash flows in recent years, and will retire its endowment loan next year.

Brooks oversaw the transition from Tri-State University to Trine University in 2008.