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DeSales Leadership

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Welcome to DeSales University!

I am delighted that you are visiting us online, and I hope to welcome you in person on our famously beautiful campus in Center Valley, PA. 

I hope to see you soon.

Peace, 

Fr. Jim Greenfield, OSFS, President

Contact the Office of the President via Tammy Feverston, Executive Assistant to the President at 610-282-1100 x1860, or Tammy.Feverston@desales.edu. 

Bulldogs in the Buggy

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Bulldogs in the Buggy

Bulldogs in the Buggy is a conversation series with Fr. Jim and members of the DeSales community, offering a candid look at campus life, leadership, and the people who shape the DeSales experience.

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Bulldogs in the Buggy Episode 9

Bulldogs in the Buggy continues with President Father Jim and our newest guests, DPT students Joyce Hanna and Justin DeStaso. They share their unique experience and what DeSales University has given them.

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Bulldogs in the Buggy Episode 8

Bulldogs in the Buggy continues with President Father Jim and our newest guest, Bridey Lawler ’26. Bridey is a Pharmaceutical Marketing major from Macungie, PA, and she shares what drew her to DeSales, how she’s grown here, and what it has meant to find a true sense of community on campus.

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Bulldogs in the Buggy Episode 7

In episode 7, Fr. Jim takes our newest guest, Criminal Justice student Adam Perone, and learns about the unique perspectives that individuals with disabilities bring to DeSales.

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Onward! Strategic Plan 2025-2028

The plan is the result of an inclusive and collaborative planning process involving over 115 members of our University community. Through this process, important priorities emerged: Academic Excellence & Innovation, Student Experience, Visibility & Growth, and Stewardship. These areas will serve as pillars to frame our decisions, resources, and innovation, in the future.

Strategic Plan
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Campus Leadership

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Oblates of St. Francis de Sales

The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales share his vision of gentleness and human dignity-“Live Jesus” in word and deed-bringing faith to life in service of the Gospel.

Meet the Oblates
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President's Cabinet

The President’s Cabinet guides strategy, policy, and major initiatives, ensuring mission-driven, values-based leadership across the University.

Meet the Cabinet
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Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees provides governance, policy oversight, and presidential appointment, ensuring the University’s mission and operations remain strong.

Meet the Board
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President's Advisory Council

The Advisory Council offers expert insight and counsel to the President, strengthening decision-making and supporting initiatives that advance the University.

Meet the Council
2024-2025

The President's Report

DeSales President's Report
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Rev. James J Greenfield, OSFS

President

“We hope that DeSales University will become your community for you to grow into the fullness of who you are called to be for our world who needs you to grace it with your learning and service.”
Tammy Feverston, Executive Assistant to the President

Office of the President

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