In March 2011 Durst announced his intention to retire in May 2012. In 2012, Durst retired as president During Durst's presidency, Durst oversaw the early stages of the school's conversion to a university. In the fall of 2011 a task force was developed by BW President Dick Durst.
In March 2011, Durst announced his plan to leave office in May 2012. That year, Durst resigned as president During Durst's tenure, he played a key role in transforming the school into a university. In the fall of 2011, a task force was established by BW President Dick Durst.