Lescinski took office in the summer of 2007, succeeding Edward Rogalski, who retired after 20 years as the university's president.
Lescinski led SMWC to record gains in enrollment, facilitated the development of institutional strategic and master plans, and introduced several undergraduate and two new graduate academic programs.
[5] Also in 2009, SAU established its presence in downtown Davenport at the DavenportOne New Ventures Center, where students take graduate and professional development courses.
[8][9] Anticipated for completion in Fall 2017 is a new Wellness and Recreation Center[10] on the main campus in the location of the former Timmerman Field.
[11] During Lescinski's tenure, several degree programs have been added or expanded at the undergraduate and graduate levels: Mechanical Engineering (2011); Master of Physician Assistant Studies (2014); Master of Early Childhood Education (2015); Healthcare and Business Sales (2016); and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (2016).