Senate Resolution 276
By: Senator James of the 28th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Dr. Layli Maparyan; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Layli Maparyan, co-founder and board member of the University
Consortium for Liberia (UCL), was appointed as the 16th President of the University of
Liberia on January 10, 2025, at the Fendall Campus in Louisiana, Montserrado County,
Republic of Liberia; and
WHEREAS, her appointment was made by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr.,
President of the Republic of Liberia, following the approval of the University's Board of
Trustees in accordance with the University of Liberia's Charter; and
WHEREAS, her selection followed a rigorous search process conducted by the University
of Liberia Board of Trustees' Search Committee, which identified her as a leading candidate
for the position; and
WHEREAS, since her induction, Dr. Maparyan has upheld the "Five Es" of Education,
Effectiveness, Efficiency, Excellence, and Ethics as well as worked to enhance the
university's academic standing; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Maparyan has previously served as Associate Professor and Assistant
Professor at Georgia State University's Women's Studies Institute and as Assistant Professor
at the University of Georgia's Department of Psychology and Institute for African American
Studies; and
WHEREAS, she holds a PhD in psychology from Temple University, a Master of Science
in psychology from Penn State University, and an undergraduate degree in philosophy from
Spelman College; and
WHEREAS, she was the first post-war Fulbright Specialist at the University of Liberia in
2010 and has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Distinguished Citizen
Award for Service to the Liberian Community in 2009; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be
appropriately honored during this special time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Dr. Layli Maparyan upon her induction as the 16th President of the
University of Liberia as well as extend sincere best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr. Layli
Maparyan.