Kolligian, who joined UHS in 2004, was drawn to the executive director position because of his interests in individual psychology, organization dynamics and college health, he said in an e-mail.
“I’m intrigued by the intersection of mental and physical health, interested in new challenges, and taken by the opportunity to foster collaborations with all of the talented staff who work within UHS and with our many campus partners,” Kolligian said.
Kolligian has demonstrated strong leadership skills as the CPS director, Vice President for Campus Life Janet Dickerson said.
“He is a person who’s developed good relationships with people across the University community,” she said. “He knows Princeton students.”
Kolligian noted that his accomplishments as director of CPS include reducing students’ wait times for appointments and helping students who have taken leaves of absence successfully reintegrate into the University upon their return.
Kolligian will replace Janet Finnie ’84, chief operating officer at UHS, who served as the interim executive director after the resignation of Danny Silverman in 2007.
When reached, Finnie declined to comment.
Kolligian said he has high hopes for his new post and that he plans to encourage more students and employees to use UHS, since many in need of care “do not reach out to us.”
“I’d like to do what I can to sustain the momentum of recent years, especially in terms of building understanding and recognition that health and wellness are integral to the achievement of Princeton’s distinctive educational experience,” he said.
Kolligian’s short-term goals include taking advantage of new technology such as paperless charts and telemedicine, expanding medical and mental-health training programs and better using existing space to meet clinical needs, he said.
Dickerson said she hoped UHS would earn increased student approval in coming years.
One way in which UHS could improve is by having “students understand and express satisfaction with all of these services,” she said.
Dickerson led the 18-month search for the new director. The search committee reviewed several individuals from outside the University for the position but ultimately chose to promote from within.
Dickerson said the committee’s decision reflected the high quality of Princeton’s health services.
“One of things I believe we learned from the search is that Princeton’s program is really equal to the best in the nation,” Dickerson said.
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