Scope and Contents Dr. Patrick J. Schloss, served as Valdosta State University’s eighth president from August 2008-April 2011. His core academic values shaped the focus of his presidency — and he was particularly attentive to budgetary processes that enhanced the fiscal responsibility of those closest to the university’s mission.  He was a strong advocate for shared governance, directing his attention to policy formation processes that benefited from the voice of all campus constituents. Dr. Schloss’s focus...