The School for International Training in Brattleboro has announced that its president, Sophia Howlett, will step down at the end of the year after nine years of service to the U.S.-accredited global university. Carol Jenkins, CEO of the school's parent organization, World Learning, will become acting president while continuing in her current role.
“I speak on behalf of the entire board to express our sincere gratitude for Sophie’s contributions to SIT and World Learning,” said World Learning board chair Allen Cutler. “We will miss her, but we know her future endeavors will be characterized by the energy and innovation she has given SIT during her years here.”
Howlett’s tenure at SIT notably included the launch of SIT Graduate Institute’s new global master’s degree format in 2018. She has also spearheaded the development of multiple new master’s degree programs and the launch of three new doctoral degrees, in global education, sustainability and international relations.