Wor-Wic announces new President

SALISBURY, Md. – Dr. Deborah Casey has been named the new President of Wor-Wic Community College.

Casey will replace Dr. Ray Hoy, who will retire after 23 years. Hoy will remain at the college until Casey’s term begins on August 14th.

Casey has 25 years of experience in higher education and also worked in various administrative positions as interim vice president of humane resources and instruction, dean, and teaching roles at Florida Atlantic University and University of Florida. She earned her doctorate in educational leadership and research methodology from Florida Atlantic University. She is currently serving as vice president of student affairs at Green River College.

“It is an honor to be selected by the board of trustees as the third president of Wor-Wic Community College,” Casey said. “Wor-Wic’s legacy of commitment to excellence in education and training, alongside the enormous regional economic impact is a testament to the extraordinary leadership both past and present. I look forward to leading this vanguard institution into the future, fostering deep rooted relationships within our community and celebrating the successful outcomes we can achieve together to positively impact the lives of our diverse students, communities and workforce on the Lower Eastern Shore.”