After serving a decade as president of Bastyr University, Daniel Church has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2015.

The search for a new president will begin immediately and will be conducted by the university’s board of trustees.

“After careful consideration, I believe now is the right time for me to make this move,” Church said. “I feel strongly that the university is in good hands and will continue to flourish. I am committed to ensuring Bastyr University remains a world leader in the natural health arts and sciences, and will always remain a part of the Bastyr family as I take the first steps to spending more time with my own.”

Church has served as president of Bastyr University since 2005. The University has seen unprecedented growth and success under his leadership including increased student enrollment and core faculty, increased consolidated revenues and cash reserves, creation of a new campus and teaching clinic in San Diego and relocation and expansion of Bastyr Center for Natural Health.

“The board of trustees is indebted to Dr. Church for his numerous contributions to Bastyr and feel fortunate to have had such a dynamic leader steering the University for such a sustained period of excellence,” said Samuel Anderson, chair of the Bastyr University Board of Trustees. The board and his successor will be focused and work hard to meet the standard set by Dr. Church and keep our positive momentum.”

The Reporter will post more about Church’s decision during the next few days.