Dr. Dan Greenstein, chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is resigning effective Oct. 11.

Greenstein, chancellor since September 2018, informed the system’s board of governors of his resignation, and he let students, faculty and staff know in an open letter, the state system announced Tuesday, July 23.

“Perhaps the single most important thing we’ve done is freeze tuition every year since I arrived, thus securing PASSHE’s place as the most affordable four-year option for students,” said Greenstein.

Greenstein led a system redesign effort that has resulted in improved financial stability, increased new-student enrollment, restored legislative relationships and increased state investment.

The board will begin a national search for the next chancellor and will identify an interim chancellor who will be appointed when Greenstein leaves.