Harrison Keller
“As a higher education leader, Dale brings a unique combination of optimism, insight, collaboration, and purpose, with a strong track record of expanding opportunity for students. Dale is the kind of leader who inspires colleagues and friends to aim higher than they thought possible and delights in their successes.”
Harrison Keller
Commissioner of Higher Education
State of Texas
Randy Woodson
“Dale is one of the most innovative and creative leaders in higher education. He is passionate about the transformative power of education and the need to provide opportunities in higher education to those that are often left behind.“
Randy Woodson
Chancellor
North Carolina State University
Paul J. Luna
“Dr. Dale Whittaker’s commitment to helping ensure all students have access to higher education is unwavering. He is passionate, driven, and is a true champion of students and their success. His insight and collaborative leadership approach are needed now, more than ever, as the landscape of higher education is changing rapidly.”
Paul J. Luna
President and CEO
Helios Education Foundation
Josh Boloña
“I experienced Dale inspiring a shared vision: UCF will become a model for higher education in the 21st century. A message that an institution of 80,000+ unique students, faculty, and staff members believed in. A plan and framework were essential for buy-in, but I believe its success was rooted from Dale's belief in valuing all perspectives and his mission for inclusive and equitable higher education.”
Josh Boloña
Student Body President 18-19
Peter McPherson
“Dale is a leader who is deeply committed to access and completion for disadvantaged students but also understands the on the ground tools and approaches to get it done.”
Peter McPherson
President
Association of Public and Land-grant Universities
S. Kent Butler
“From the first minute I met him I knew he was a phenomenal leader. He took the time to get to know me and he championed me as a valuable employee! Over the years I grew in admiration and respect for him and what he stood for. He challenged us to be better. Leading the effort to embrace diversity and build an inclusive community of administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Dale is a transformational leader with a strong moral compass!”