Dr. Real served three years as president of Marycrest College in Davenport, Iowa, and 10 years as president of Siena Heights College (now University) in Adrian, Michigan. She also had a stint as acting president of the College of St. Mary in Omaha, Nebraska.
Dr. Asselin has been on the staff at the college since 1990 and currently serves as vice president for student affairs. Her appointment is effective on March 5 and will last for 12 months or until the board finds a permanent president.
