A new president for Western Connecticut State University has been selected.  John Clark will take over from West Conn President James Schmotter who is retiring July 1st after 11 years leading the university. 

The Board of Regents for Higher Education made the selection at their meeting this morning. 

Clark has been executive director of the City University of New York Office of Business and Industry Relations for the past six years.  Clark was one of three finalists previously announced by the Board of Regents.  He holds a doctorate degree from Columbia University's Teachers College.