CLARION,PENNSYLVANIA

PROVOSTANDVICEPRESIDENTFORACADEMICAFFAIRS

ClarionUniversityseeksaninnovative,energeticandcollaborativeleadertoassumethepositionofProvost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The provost is the chief academic officerproviding leadership to achieve the highest standards in teaching and learning, scholarship, andstudent success. ClarionUniversity seeks an individualwith vision and integritywho canworkeffectivelywiththepresident,facultyandstaffinenhancingacademicaffairsatClarionUniversity.Although the startdate isnegotiable, theprovostwill beexpected tobegin serviceno later thanJuly1,2017.MISSIONOFCLARIONUNIVERSITYOFPENNSYLVANIAClarion University provides transformative, lifelong learning opportunities through innovative,nationallyrecognizedprogramsdeliveredininclusive,student-centeredenvironments.VISIONOFCLARIONUNIVERSITYOFPENNSYLVANIAClarion University will be a leader in high-impact educational practices that benefit students,employers,andcommunitypartners.

CLARIONUNIVERSITY/CLARION,PENNSYLVANIAAREA

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Founded in 1867, Clarion University, one of the 14universities thatmakeupthePennsylvaniaStateSystemof Higher Education (PASSHE), specializes in preparingstudents for professional careers in fields such aseducation,business,healthandhumanservices,andartsandscience.Enrollingmorethan5,200studentsfrom44states and 22 countries, Clarion offers more than 100academicprogramsand leadsPASSHE in thenumberofdegreeprogramsaccreditednationally.

Located in western Pennsylvania, Clarion Borough hasmore than 6,000 residents living in a community thatincludes a historic main street, specialty shops,

restaurants, a mall with a state-of-the-art movie theater, and a hospital. Recognized as the“Autumn Leaf Capital of theWorld,” Clarion is regarded as one of the top outdoor recreationalareas in Pennsylvania. With a backdrop of rolling wooded hills, the Clarion community offerscanoeing, horseback riding, camping and, for those who love winter activities, 12 miles ofsnowmobile trails, ice skating and cross-country ski trails in Cook Forest State Park. For moreinformation:http://www.clarion.edu/about-clarion/community/index.html

Clarion is ideally situated between Erie, Pittsburgh, and Youngstown, less than two hours fromeachofthesemetropolitanareas.

ClarionalsohasVenangoCollegeinnearbyOilCity,PAandoffersprogramsatWestPennHospitalin Pittsburgh. Additionally, Clarion has been recognized by PASSHE as a leader in distanceeducation.

FormoredetailedinformationaboutClarionUniversity,pleasevisithttp://www.clarion.edu/

PENNSYVLANIASTATESYSTEMOFHIGHEREDUCATION(PASSHE)

ClarionUniversity isamemberof thePennsylvaniaStateSystemofHigherEducation(PASSHE).ThepresidentsofthefourteenuniversitiesthatcomprisetheStateSystemreporttotheChancellorof the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), Frank Brogan. PASSHE’sgoverning body is the Board of Governors, and is composed of twenty members, including theGovernor,theSecretaryofEducation,elevenmembersappointedbytheGovernor,threestudentsappointed by the Governor and four legislators appointed by the leaders of the majority andminority caucuses in eachhouse.TheBoardofGovernors appoints campuspresidents,upon therecommendationoftheCouncilofTrusteesandtheChancellor. It’sotherresponsibilities includetheapprovalofacademicprograms,generalpoliciesforadmissionofstudents,approvalofcapitaland operating budgets, establishment of general personnel policies and approval of all laborcontracts,andsettingtuitionfees.

Clarion, like all campuses in PASSHE, has a Council of Trustees, composed of elevenmembersappointedbytheGovernoroftheCommonwealthofPennsylvaniaandwiththeadviceandconsentof the Senate. The Council, which meets five times a year, has an advisory role that includesfinancialoversight,approvalofacademicprograms,andevaluationofpresidents. Inaddition,theTrustees conduct annual facilities inspections and make maintenance and constructionrecommendationstotheBoardofGovernors.

Forinformationpleasevisit:http://www.passhe.edu/Pages/default.aspx

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ACADEMICMISSIONSTATEMENTThe Clarion University academic community promotes teaching, learning, and scholarship in acomprehensive liberal arts andprofessional environment in order to build the skills, knowledge,anddispositionsnecessarytoelevatethelifesatisfactionofitsstudents.ACADEMICVISIONSTATEMENTTheClarionUniversityacademiccommunitywillintentionallydeveloptheblendofliberalartsandprofessional programs anddegrees,with an emphasisuponhigh impactpractices, tobecomeaninstitutionof“academicbestfit”forprospectivestudentsfromdiversebackgroundsandinterests.ACADEMICSTRATEGICPLAN:2015-2020COREVALUES

In addition to our commitment to Clarion University’s mission, vision, and core values, theacademiccommunityacknowledgesthatourcentral task is toeducatestudents.Tothatend, theacademiccommunityembracesthefollowingvalues:

• INTEGRITY:Adherencetothehighestethicalstandardsinallourprofessionalobligationsandpersonalresponsibilities.

• ACADEMICEXCELLENCE:Commitmenttoadynamicscholarly,creative,andprofessionalintellectual community, strong academic programs, and a faculty engaged in acombinationofteaching,research,andservicethatenrichourstudents’education.

• LIBERAL ARTS: Dedication to a liberal arts education that encourages intellectualcuriosity; fosters the ability to think creatively and analyze, synthesize, apply andcommunicate knowledge; and, creates a basis for professional development in alldisciplines.

• RESPECT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT: Devotion to the intellectual, ethical andsocialdevelopmentofeachstudent.

• DIVERSITY:Commitmenttoaglobally-orientedanddiverseacademiccommunity.• COMMUNITY:Commitmenttocompassion,mutualtrust,respect,civility,collegialshared

governance,teamwork,andthegeneralwelfareoftheinstitutionandtheindividual.

GOALSANDOUTCOMES

GOAL1:TheClarionUniversityacademiccommunitywilldevelopinnovativecurricularprogramsandclassroomexperiencesthatembodyhighimpactpractices.

• Developamulticulturalcompetencyrequiredofalluniversitystudents• Globalizethecurriculum• Complete the infusion of LEAP (Liberal Education, America’s Promise) model into the

curriculum• Growexperientiallearningopportunities• Growhigh-needprograms(e.g.,STEM,healthprofessions)thatbenefitthecommonwealth

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• Developmore interdisciplinarymajors andminors through interdepartmental and inter-collegecollaboration(includingpartnershipswithotherinstitutions)

GOAL 2: The Clarion University academic community will assist in creating a comprehensivestudent experience, including co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities for personal andprofessionaldevelopment.

• Increase intentional intersection between academic curriculum and student affairsprogramming,toincludetheadoptionofaco-curriculartranscript

• Implementageneraleducationmodelthatencouragesacademicpreparationaswellaslifedevelopment

• Broadenfacultyinvestmentinthecompletestudentexperiencebeyondtheclassroom• Coordinate with other university divisions to improve multicultural awareness of our

students

GOAL 3: The Clarion University academic community will equip students with the skills,knowledge,anddispositionstoseekcareeropportunitiesandleadsuccessfullivesfromenrollmentthroughgraduationandbeyond.

• Incorporateasystemofcredentialsanddegreesthatallowsfortheflexibilityofstudentsofvaryingability/preparationtostep-inand-outofstudies

• Developtracksclearlydesignedforstudentswhowishtopursueadvanceddegreeswithintheirdiscipline

• Adoptbesttechnologypracticesforeducationinaruralsetting• Increasestudentretentionandcompletionratesatallcredentiallevels• Develop/shapeacomprehensiveenrollmentplan linkedspecifically to themissionof the

university and regional needs/assets (going beyond numbers and addressingquality/preparation)

• Enhance the student advising structure to incorporate a comprehensive approach thatadoptsbestpracticesformultiplemodalitiesoflearning

GOAL4:TheClarionUniversityacademiccommunitywilldevelopeducationalopportunitiesthataddressthedemandsandcapitalizeontheresourcesoftheregion.

• Definetheuniversity’sfutureroleasaleadinghealtheducationprovider• Developprogramsineco-tourism• Developprogramsinthefieldofenergystudiesandsustainability• Providestudentstheskills-basedcredentials(i.e.,appliedprofessionalstudies)desiredby

employersintheregion• Becomeaculturalcenterfortheartsandhumanities

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STUDENTSMorethan5,224students(65%female,35%male)from44statesand22countriesattendedclasseson the Clarion University campuses, including virtual (fall 2016 data). Of that total, theundergraduatepopulationwas4,330(83%)and894(17%)weregraduatestudents,withnearly90%ofClarionstudentsresidingintheCommonwealthofPennsylvania.Studentsofcolorconstituted9%of thepopulationwith approximately 1% international students. ClarionUniversity studentsareabletoparticipateinover130clubsandorganizations,including3fraternitiesand5sororities.Morethan$17.8millioninscholarshipsandaidwereawardedin2014-15.Duringthatperiod,over91%ofClarion’sstudentsreceivedsomeformoffinancialaid.

P a g e |6FACULTYClarion University has 257 faculty members. Administration and staff constitute another 361individuals. Theaverageclass size is 18 studentsandall classesare taughtbyeither full-timeorpart-timefacultymembers,ratherthanteachingassistantsorgraduatestudents.The ClarionUniversity Faculty Senate is primarily an advisory board to the President. StandingSenatecommitteesadvisethePresidentonmattersrelatingtoadministrativehires,facultyaffairs,student affairs, institutional resources, academic standards, andVenangoCollege. FacultySenatealso determines for all proposed curricular additions and changes whether they are to berecommended to the President for adoption at the university. Faculty Senate consists of 24memberselectedforthree-yeartermsonarotatingbasis(eightneworre-electedmemberseveryspring).MembershipincludesrepresentationfromVenangoCollege.

Formoreinformation:http://www.clarion.edu/about-clarion/leadership/faculty-senate/index.html

Additionally, the faculty at the Pennsylvania State System ofHigher Education's universities areunionized and represented by the Association of Pennsylvania State College and UniversityFaculties(APSCUF).TheClarionlocalChapterofAPSCUFiscommittedtoworkingwithcampusadministrationtoensureapositivelearningexperienceforallClarionstudents.ForinformationontheAssociationofPennsylvaniaStateCollegeandUniversityFaculties (APSCUF)pleaseview thefollowing:http://www.apscuf.org

UNIVERSITYLEADERSHIP

ClarionUniversity of PennsylvaniawelcomedDr.KarenM.Whitneyasits16thpresidentonJuly1,2010.Sinceassumingthepresidency,Whitneyhasledtheuniversitytoarticulateamission to provide transformative, lifelong learningopportunities through innovative, nationally recognizedprograms delivered in inclusive, student-centeredenvironments. Whitney has a Ph.D. in Higher EducationAdministration fromtheUniversityofTexasatAustinandaMasterofArtsinPublicAdministrationandBachelorofArtsinPsychology fromtheUniversityofHouston.Shepresents,teaches, researches and writes in the areas of highereducationfinance,administration,law,studentdevelopment,andstudentfacilities.PresidentWhitney,herwife,Dr.PeggyApple, a faculty member in Clarion's Department ofEducation, and their dog, Clare, enjoy being part of theClarionFamily.

To examine PresidentWhitney’s priorities for ClarionUniversity, please view the following link:http://www.clarion.edu/about-clarion/leadership/office-of-the-president/presidential-priorities.html

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ClarionUniversity is home to three unique colleges, creating dynamic relationships and synergyamongsimilarprograms.

TheCollegeofArts,EducationandSciences(http://www.clarion.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/college-of-arts-education-and-sciences/index.html)istheacademichometovarioushighlyregardedacademicdepartmentsthatcomprisethetraditionalliberalarts,humanities,socialsciences,andClarion’swell-respectedSchoolofEducation.

TheCollegeofBusinessAdministrationandInformationSciences(http://www.clarion.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/college-of-business-administration-and-information-sciences/index.html)istheacademichomeoftheSchoolofInformationSciences,comprisedofthenationallyrecognizedcomputerandlibrarysciencesprograms,alongwithitsvariousawardwinningandaccreditedCollegeofBusinessprograms.

VenangoCollege,withacampuslocatedinOilCity,PAistheacademichometotheSchoolofHealthSciences(http://www.clarion.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/venango-college/school-of-health-sciences/index.aspx)whichiscomprisedofvariousaccreditedhealthandhumanserviceprograms,includingNursingandMedicalImaging.Inaddition,programslikeCommunicationSciencesandDisorders,RehabilitativeSciences,AppliedTechnology,andCriminalJusticearealsohousedhere,andmakeupthecoreofthepractitioner-basedhumanservicesfieldsoffered.

ForthecurrentClarionUniversitycatalogs,pleaselinkto:http://www.clarion.edu/academics/catalog-and-class-schedules/index.htmlForadditionalinformationaboutClarionUniversityanditsprograms,pleasevisit:www.clarion.edu

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THEPOSITIONTheprovostwill promote facultydevelopment, curricularprogram innovation, student academicsuccess, as well as foster a positive and productive relationships among faculty and staff. Thesuccessfulcandidatewillhaveearneda terminaldegree inanacademicdiscipline,grantedbyanaccredited institution, and will have shown evidence of accomplishments, such as service as anacademicdepartmentchairpersonoranacademicdean,requisiteforaseniorfacultyappointment.Inaddition,s/hewillpossessastrongrecordof leadershipasa facultymember, teacher, scholar,and administrator, have a deep knowledge of higher education trends, and possess engaginginterpersonalandcommunicationskills.STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR THE PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMICAFFAIRSClarion University is a strong institution with energetic senior leadership and highly engagedfaculty and staff that is poised tomove to greater excellence, performance, and recognition. Inorder to address its challenges and opportunities, the provost and vice president for academicaffairsmustleadseveralstrategicprioritiesbyproviding:

• AcademicleadershipandaccreditationTheprovostwillcontinuetounderscoretheClarionUniversityAcademicStrategicPlaninanefforttosupportlearninginallofitsforms.Furthermore,s/hewillneedtoworkcollaborativelywithPresidentWhitneytoadvocateatthestatelevelforincreasedfundingforClarion'sacademicprograms.TheprovostwillbeexpectedtoprovideleadershipwithintheClarionUniversitycommunityby:listeningcarefully;respondingdirectlytoissuesofimportance;advocatingfordeans,faculty,staff,andstudents;and,buildingaconsultative,collaborativeandtimelydecisionmakingprocess.DirectreportstoProvostincludethefollowingacademicareas:Academic&LibraryDeans,EnrollmentManagement(includingStudentFinancialServices),ComputingServices,Registrar,InternationalStudies,HonorsProgram,Grants,StudentSuccess,CareerServices&ProfessionalDevelopment,andDistanceEducation.Additionally,s/hewilleffectivelymonitoraccreditation,especiallythroughastrongrelationshipwiththeMiddleStatesCommissiononHigherEducationandwiththemanyprogram-specificaccreditationaffiliationsatClarion.AparticularprioritywillbetheMiddleStates’reaccreditationvisitscheduledinfall2017.Inpreparationforthatvisit,theuniversity’sself-studyisbeingpreparedcurrently.Finally,theprovostwillensurethatconnectionsaremadeamongClarion’smultiplecampusenvironments.

• Enrollmentmanagementforthepresentandfuture

Themostvitalareafacingthenewprovostandvicepresidentforacademicaffairswillbetosupportenrollmentmanagement—inparticular,enhancingtheareasofrecruiting,retentionandgraduation—aswellasimplementinganinstitutional18-month enrollment plan. Clarion haswitnessed an overall enrollment decline inrecent years but now, due to strategic focus on regional needs, Clarion haspositioned itself to successfully rebuild its enrollment. The provost will need towork collaboratively with academic and student affairs to assist in buildingenrollmentsandassuringstudentsuccess in theupcomingyears.Moreover, s/hewillprovide strongandclear strategic leadership regarding theapproachused toadvancetheuniversity’sdesiredenrollmentresults.

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• CreativityandinnovationTheprovost,alongwithdeans,chairsandfacultycolleagues,willbechargedwithassessing and implementing degree programs to meet emerging needs. Theprovostmustbeanencouragingandempowering leader,allowingthe institutionto respond to changes nimbly and effectively. Importantly, the provost shouldmodelapassionforteaching,learning,scholarshipandservice.

• Advocacyandaccountability Workingcollegiallywiththepresident,vicepresidents,deans,chairs, facultyand

staff,theprovostwilladvocateforuniversity'sacademicprograms.Inconcertwiththedeans,theprovostwillbeaccountablefordevelopingbudgetgoals, includingenrollment growth targets, carefullymonitoring thebudget, and communicatingthese goals to the university community. Likewise, s/he should encourage one’scolleagues to be at the forefront of academic innovation and creativity. Budgetgoals,includingenrollmentgrowthtargets,mustbedevelopedinconcertwiththedeansandcarefullymonitoredbyall.Finally,s/hemusthaverobustbudgetskillsthathavebeentemperedbyexperiencewithleananddecliningbudgets.

• Sharedgovernanceandcollectivebargaining

The provost will engage in best practices of shared governance, particularly inworking with faculty and staff colleagues, including the statewidePASSHE/APSCUFCollective BargainingAgreement and other staff-related unionarrangements.S/heshouldshowinitiative in involvingallnecessarystakeholdersearlyandoftenthroughoutthegovernanceprocess.

• Fosteringstudentsuccessandinvolvement

The students of Clarion University create a vibrant environment on all of itscampuses and online through their academic experiences, including classes andlabs, rehearsals, undergraduate and graduate research, servicelearning/internships, creative activity and engagement in sports and studentorganizations.Inclosecollaborationwithdeans,chairs,facultyandstudentaffairscolleagues,theprovostwillfosteranenvironmentthatcultivatesstudentsuccess,holistic development, and involvement in curricular, co-curricular andextracurricularactivities.

• Communityandstatewideengagement

Together with the president, the provost will work with the entire campuscommunitytoenhanceClarionUniversity’sstandingwithinClarionborough,theregion and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Thismay include participating onboards and service organizations; developing partnerships; fostering positiverelations with foundations, granting agencies, university alumni and others toestablish fundraising priorities; identifying potential grants, friends, and donors;and encouraging their engagement with and support of Clarion University'sinitiativesandprograms.

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• Avibrantanddiverseadministration,faculty,staffandstudentbody

Theprovostwillworkwithdeans,chairsandfacultytopromoteoverallexcellence,andtorecruitandretainadiverseandexemplaryfaculty,staffandstudentbody.Moreover, the provostwill integrate and demonstrably promote university goalsandactionplansfordiversityandinclusion.

• ContributionstotheUniversity’svision

Theprovost’scontributiontoasharedvisionforClarionUniversity'sfuturewillbeformulated through her/his engagement with members of the President'sExecutiveCouncil(PEC),deans,chairs,faculty,staffandstudentsand,vitally,inacollegialrelationshipwithPresidentWhitney.

FormoreinformationontheOfficeoftheProvost,pleaselinkto:http://www.clarion.edu/about-clarion/leadership/office-of-the-provost/index.aspxProvost’sOrgChart-http://www.clarion.edu/about-clarion/offices-and-administration/university-support-and-business/office-of-institutional-research/annual-fact-books/2015-2016/org-chart-academic-affairs.pdfFormoreinformationregardingtheorganizationalstructureandvariousadministrativeofficesoftheuniversity,pleaselinkto:FactBooksite-http://www.clarion.edu/about-clarion/offices-and-administration/university-support-and-business/office-of-institutional-research/annual-fact-books/2015-16-fact-book/index.htmlPresident’sOrganizationalChart-http://www.clarion.edu/about-clarion/offices-and-administration/university-support-and-business/office-of-institutional-research/annual-fact-books/2015-2016/org-chart-president.pdf

DESIREDLEADERSHIPCHARACTERISTICSClarionUniversity’sprovostandvicepresident foracademicaffairswillpossessacombinationofprofessional experiences and personal qualities that respond well to the strategic prioritiespreviously outlined. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity, a lively intellectualcuriosity,self-confidencebalancedwithhumility,authenticityofcharacterandastrongworkethic.ClarionUniversityseeksinitsprovost:

• Asustainedrecordofadministrativeaccomplishmentatthelevelofdeanorabove• Experience with or highly developed knowledge of collective bargaining environments

preferred• Significantbudgetexperiencewithtransparency,particularly insituationsofdecliningor

staticbudgets• Management skills that include a clear ability to develop and maintain affirming

relationshipswithallcolleagues• Commitmenttotransparentcommunicationwithfaculty,staff,andstudents

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• Experience in leading academic planning, development and implementation of newprograminitiatives—bothatundergraduateandgraduatelevels

• AcommitmenttoClarionUniversity’smission• Toleranceforambiguityandchangeinaquick-pacedenvironment• Abilitytolistenwithunderstanding• Experiencewithregionalandprogramaccreditation• Contribution as a collaborative member of the President's Executive Council (PEC) to

influencetheoverallenrichmentofClarionUniversity• Detail-orientedanddata-driven• Commitmenttolongtermsuccessandprosperityoftheuniversity• Acreativemannerthatkindlestheinnovativespiritofothers• Abilitytofosterteaching,scholarship,serviceandprofessionaldevelopmentoffacultyina

learning-andstudent-centeredenvironment• Personable,kind,coupledwithasenseofhumor

NOMINATIONANDAPPLICATIONPROCESSAssisting with the search will be: Garry W. Owens, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, AGB Search,gwo@agbsearch.com,806.239.3049(mobile).ProspectivecandidatesareencouragedtocontactDr.Owensbye-mailtoarrangeaphoneconversationtodiscussthisopportunity.TheClarionUniversityProvostandVPAASearchCommitteewillbeacceptingnominationsandevaluatingapplicationmaterialsonarollingbasisthroughoutthefall,andwillbegintonarrowthepoolinlateOctober.CandidatesshouldplantosubmitmaterialsbythetargetdateofOctober28,2016.Applicationmaterialsshouldinclude:1)aletterofinterestthataddresseshowthecandidate'sexperiencesandqualificationsintersectwiththelistedstrategicprioritiesanddesiredleadershipcharacteristicsasidentifiedinthepositionprospectus;2)curriculumvitae;and,3)thenames,addresses,telephonenumbers,andemailaddressesoffivereferencesforfuturecontact.Pleasealsoincludeyourprofessionalrelationshipwitheachreferencelisted.Allcandidatenameswillremainconfidential,exceptforthoseindividualsinvitedtocampusinterviews.Applicationandnominationmaterialsshouldbesubmittedelectronicallyto:ClarionProvost@agbsearch.com.

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ClarionUniversityofPennsylvaniaiscommittedtoequalemploymentandequaleducationalopportunitiesforallindividualsregardlessofgender,genderidentity,raceorcolor,ethnicity,national

originorancestry,age,mentalorphysicaldisability,religionorcreed,geneticinformation,affectionalorsexualorientation,veteranstatus,orotherclassificationsthatareprotectedunder

applicablelaw.

MEMBERSOFTHECLARIONUNIVERSITYPROVOSTANDVICEPRESIDENTFOR

ACADEMICAFFAIRSSEARCHCOMMITTEE

Mr.ShawnHoke(CommitteeCo-Chair)—Director,CenterforLeadershipandInvolvementDr.PaulKlenowski(CommitteeCo-Chair)—AssistantProfessor&DirectorofCriminalJustice

Dr.YasserAyad—Professor,GeologyDr.MattBrigida—AssociateProfessor,Finance

Mr.LeonardCullo,Jr.—VicePresidentforAdministrationandFinanceDr.BrendaDede—AssociateVicePresidentforAcademicAffairsDr.EllenFoster—Professor,English(FacultySenateViceChair)

Mr.RobertLevy— AssistantProfessorandChairofDepartmentofVisualandPerformingArts;AssistantDeanforArtsEducationandSciences

Dr.MiguelOlivas-Lujan—Professor,Management&MarketingDr.ToddPfannestiel—InterimProvostandVicePresidentforAcademicAffairs

Ms.MichelleRitzler—AdministrativeStaff,Transfer,AdultandGraduateAdmissions(AFSCMEPresident)

Ms.AnnJamison—ExecutiveStaffAssistanttothePresident