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The proportion of women and individuals of color selected in presidential searches served by Academic Search consistently exceed the national average.
Ithaca College - Dean of Business
Consultant(s): James P. Ferrare
Ithaca, NY--An experienced administrator and educator has been selected as dean of the Ithaca College School of Business. Mary Ellen Zuckerman, currently a Distinguished Service Professor in the School of Business at SUNY Geneseo, will begin her new position on July 1.
Manhattan College - Executive Vice President and Provost
Consultant(s): Garry W. Owens
Riverdale, N.Y. – Dr. William Clyde has been named the next executive vice president and provost of Manhattan College, effective July 1. Clyde will replace Dr. Weldon Jackson, who served Manhattan for 13 years before stepping down from his position at the end of 2009.
Southeast Missouri State University - Provost
Consultant(s): Jessica S. Kozloff
Cape Girardeau, MO\ Dr. Ronald Rosati, former vice president for Academic Affairs and provost at Alfred State College, State University of New York, has been named provost at Southeast Missouri State University.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville - Dean of the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering
Consultant(s): Robert W. Lawless
Kingsville, TX— Dr. Stephan J. Nix has been named the dean of the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering, pending approval by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.
Ohio Wesleyan University - Vice President for University Relations
Consultant(s): Susan Resneck Pierce
Delaware, OH – Ohio Wesleyan University today announced the appointment of Charles E. Powell as vice president for University Relations. Powell, currently director of development at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa, will join the Ohio Wesleyan staff in November.
Indiana University-Purdue University-Columbus (IUPUC) - Vice Chancellor and Dean (CEO)
Consultant(s): Theodore J. Marchese
IUPUI Chancellor Charles R. Bantz today announced the appointment of Marwan A. Wafa, dean of the College of Business and Management at Saginaw Valley State University, as Vice Chancellor and Dean of IUPUC, pending approval by the IU Board of Trustees.
Texas A&M International University - Dean of the A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business
Consultant(s): Robert W. Lawless
Laredo, TX- A nationwide search for the dean of Texas A&M International University’s A. R. Sanchez School of Business that attracted some 40 candidates has culminated in the selection of Dr. R. Stephen Sears.
Texas A&M International University - Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Consultant(s): Robert W. Lawless
Laredo, TX- Texas A&M International University announces the selection of Dr. Regina C. Aune as new dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences after a nation-wide search.
Manhattan College - Dean of Arts
Consultant(s): Garry W. Owens
Riverdale, NY – Dr. Richard Emmerson has been named the next dean of Manhattan College’s school of arts, effective July 1.
University of North Dakota - Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Consultant(s): John A. DiBiaggio
Dr. Phyllis Johnson has been named the Vice President for Research and Economic Development at the University of North Dakota, UND President Robert O. Kelley announced today (June 1st).
Cottey College - Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty
Consultant(s): Maya Ranchod Kirkhope
Nevada, MO- Cottey College is pleased to announce the hiring of Cathryn G. Pridal, Ph.D., as its new vice president for academic affairs (VPAA) and dean of the faculty.
Kenyon College - Dean of Students
Consultant(s): Julie E. Tea , Thomas B. Courtice
Gambier, OH- Henry P. Toutain, the long-time dean of students at Gustavus Adolphus College and a student-life professional with more than thirty years of experience, will become the next dean of students at Kenyon, President S. Georgia Nugent has announced.
Northern State University - Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Consultant(s): Elaine H. Hairston
Aberdeen, SD - Northern State University President Elect Jim Smith is pleased to announce W. Thomas Hawley, as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
University of Redlands - Vice President for Academic Affairs
Consultant(s): R. Stanton Hales
Redlands, CA - University of Redlands President Stuart Dorsey is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Fite as Vice President for Academic Affairs.
South Dakota State University - Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Consultant(s): Elaine H. Hairston
Brookings, SD - Dr. Laurie Stenberg Nichols, a longtime dean at South Dakota State University, will return to the Brookings campus as the university’s next provost and vice president for academic affairs.The announcement was made this morning by President David Chicoine, Ph.D. Nichols, an SDSU alumna, has been serving as interim president at Northern State University in Aberdeen during this academic year.
The College of New Jersey - Dean of Business
Consultant(s): Patricia T. van der Vorm , Ronald S. Stead
Ewing, NJ - The College of New Jersey announced that Dr. William Keep has been named as dean of its School of Business, effective June 15, 2009. Keep comes to the College from Quinnipiac University, where he currently serves as professor of marketing.
Texas A&M University-Commerce - Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Consultant(s): Bill J. Franklin
Dr. Larry Lemanski will become the new provost and vice president for academic affairs, A&M-Commerce President Dan Jones announced at the University Update meeting for faculty and staff members on April 28.
Sarah Lawrence College - Dean of the College
Consultant(s): Herman E. Collier, Jr.
Bronxville, NY - Sarah Lawrence College President Karen Lawrence and Board of Trustees Chair John A. Hill have announced that Jerrilynn D. Dodds will become the next Dean of the College, assuming responsibilities on August 1, 2009.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville - Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Consultant(s): Robert W. Lawless
Kingsville, TX - Dr. Rex F. Gandy has been selected as the sole finalist for provost and vice president for academic affairs at Texas A&M University Kingsville. Gandy has been dean and professor in the College of Science and Technology at the University of Southern Mississippi since 2003.
Western Washington University - Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Consultant(s): James B. Appleberry
Bellingham, WA - Catherine Riordan, who has extensive experience in higher education administration, teaching and research, has been appointed as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Western Washington University, President Bruce Shepard announced.
Texas Tech University - Vice President for Research
Consultant(s): Robert W. Lawless
Lubbock, TX - Texas Tech University President Guy Bailey April 14 announced that Taylor Eighmy has been named vice president for research. He comes to Texas Tech from the University of New Hampshire where he is interim vice president for research and director of the strategic initiatives office.
Texas A&M University-Commerce - Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Consultant(s): Bill J. Franklin
Commerce, TX- Texas A&M University-Commerce recently announced that Randy Van Deven will join the university this summer as the new vice president of institutional advancement.
Texas A&M University-Commerce - Dean of Arts and Sciences
Consultant(s): Bill J. Franklin
Dr. Christine Evans, currently chair of the geosciences department at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, has accepted the post of dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Evans received a Ph.D. in soil genesis and morphology from the University of Wyoming and is a soil science specialist.
Wilmington College - Vice President for Advancement
Consultant(s): Judith B. Ward
Wilmington College selected Frank C. Glazer, a veteran of higher education advancement, to serve as its vice president for College advancement. He assumed the position in early February.
St. Mary's University - Dean of the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology
Consultant(s): Roy B. Shilling
San Antonio, TX – Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., currently dean of the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science at Robert Morris University in Pennsylvania, has been named the new dean of St. Mary’s University’s School of Science, Engineering and Technology.
Hartwick College - Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Consultant(s): Patricia T. van der Vorm
Oneonta, NY - Hartwick College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael G. Tannenbaum to the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2009. Tannenbaum currently is the Dean of the School of Science and Professor of Biology at Marist College.
DePaul University - Dean of the School of Education
Consultant(s): Maya Ranchod Kirkhope
Chicago, IL - DePaul University has named Paul Zionts the new dean of the School of Education. He will assume the post July 1.Zionts has been dean of the School of Education at the University of Michigan-Dearborn since 2005.
Manhattan College - Dean of Business
Consultant(s): Garry W. Owens
Riverdale, NY - Dr. Salwa Ammar has been named the next dean of Manhattan College’s school of business, effective July 1. Ammar will replace Dr. James Suarez, who will step down from his position after 18 years. Since 2006, Ammar has served as dean of LeMoyne College’s school of management.
St. Mary's University - Dean of the Bill Greehey School of Business
Consultant(s): Roy B. Shilling
San Antonio, TX – Charles L. Cotrell, Ph.D., President of St. Mary’s University, announced the appointment of Tanuja Singh, Ph.D., as dean of the Bill Greehey School of Business. Singh will become the Bill Greehey School of Business’ first female dean when she begins her tenure on July 1.
California Lutheran University - Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Consultant(s): R. Stanton Hales
Thousand Oaks, CA - Leanne Neilson, Psy.D., has been named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at California Lutheran University, announced President Chris Kimball, Ph.D. Neilson has served as Interim Provost since April. Prior to that, she had been the Associate Provost for Graduate/Adult Programs and Accreditation at CLU since 2004.
Seattle University - Dean of Arts and Sciences
Consultant(s): John B. Hicks
Seattle, WA - David Powers, a professor of psychology at Loyola College in Maryland, has been named the new dean of the Seattle University College of Arts and Sciences, starting July 1.
Drake University - Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Consultant(s): Garry W. Owens
Des Moines, IA - Joe Lenz, who has served as interim dean of Drake University's College of Arts and Sciences since Aug. 1, 2007, has been appointed dean of the college, effective April 1.
Kenyon College - Provost
Consultant(s): Thomas B. Courtice
Gambier, OH - President S. Georgia Nugent has announced the appointment of Nayef H. Samhat to the position of provost. Samhat is the Frank B. and Virginia B. Hower Associate Professor of Government and International Studies and associate dean at Centre College in Kentucky.
University of Arizona - Dean of the College of Nursing
Consultant(s): John B. Hicks
Tuscon, AZ - Following a nationwide search, Joan Shaver, a national leader in nursing administration, education and research, has been appointed dean of The University of Arizona College of Nursing.
St. Martin's University - Vice President for Academic Affairs
Consultant(s): Maya Ranchod Kirkhope
Lacey, WA—Roy Heynderickx, president of Saint Martin’s University, announced today that Joseph D. Bessie, Ph.D. will be the University’s new vice president for academic affairs.
University of North Alabama - Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Consultant(s): John B. Hicks
Florence, AL – Dr. John Thornell, of Rocky Mount, N.C., has accepted the position of vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of North Alabama. He accepts the position following UNA’s extensive nationwide search. Thornell plans to join the UNA community in mid summer.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Dean of the Chalton College of Business
Consultant(s): John B. Hicks
UMass Dartmouth today announced the appointment of Dr. Susan Engelkemeyer as the new dean of the Charlton College of Business. Dr. Engelkemeyer has served as Dean of the School of Business and Professor of Management at Ithaca College, New York since 2005.
Drake University - Dean of Law
Consultant(s): Peter H. Ruger , Michael C. Weston
Des Moines, IA - Allan W. Vestal, professor of law and former dean of the University of Kentucky College of Law, has been named dean of Drake University Law School. Vestal, a native of Iowa City, Iowa, will begin his new position on June 1.
University of North Alabama - Vice Provost for International Affairs
Consultant(s): John B. Hicks
Florence, AL - The international program at the University of North Alabama will have new leadership this spring, when Dr. Chunsheng Zhang is tapped as vice provost for international affairs. He will join the UNA community no later than May 1.
Texas Tech University - Provost and Senior Vice President
Consultant(s): Robert W. Lawless
Lubbock, TX - Texas Tech University President Guy Bailey announced Jan. 8 that Robert Smith has been named provost and senior vice president. Smith’s appointment will be effective Feb. 1. He comes to Texas Tech from the University of Arkansas where he is provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs emeritus and professor of chemistry.
Drake University - Provost
Consultant(s): James P. Ferrare
Michael J. Renner, who previously served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, will become Drake University's next provost on June 1, 2009.
Western Carolina University - Dean of the College of Education and Allied Professions
Consultant(s): Maya Ranchod Kirkhope
Cullowhee. NC - Perry L. Schoon, senior associate dean of the College of Education at the University of Texas at Arlington, is the next dean of the College of Education and Allied Professions at Western Carolina University. Schoon’s appointment, effective June 1, 2009, comes after a nearly yearlong nationwide search.
University of Southern Alabama - Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Consultant(s): John B. Hicks
Mobile, AL - Longtime University of South Alabama faculty member and dean Dr. G. David Johnson has been appointed senior vice president for academic affairs at the University effective Jan. 1.
Logan College of Chiropractic - Vice President for Enrollment Services
Consultant(s): Garry W. Owens
Chesterfield, MO -President George A. Goodman, DC, FICC, has announced the appointment of Gregory Thornburg, MS, as the director of enrollment services at Logan College of Chiropractic. Mr.
Thornburg joins Logan from Arkansas State University-Jonesboro where he served as dean of enrollment services for the past four years
Hiram College - Vice President and Dean of the College
Consultant(s): R. Stanton Hales
Hiram,OH- Hiram College President Thomas V. Chema has announced the appointment of Dr. Cheryl B. Torsney as the institution’s next Vice President and Dean of the College. Torsney, professor of English and associate provost for academic programs at West Virginia University, will assume her new responsibilities on June 1, 2009.
University of Richmond - General Counsel
Consultant(s): Peter H. Ruger
Shannon E. Sinclair, former senior vice president and general counsel of Inova Health Systems in Fairfax, Va., has been named University of Richmond's first in-house general counsel.
Southern Methodist University - Vice President for Legal Affairs, General Counsel, and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Consultant(s): Peter H. Ruger , Michael C. Weston
Dallas, TX – Paul Ward, vice president for university administration and general counsel at Arizona State University, has been named vice president for legal affairs, general counsel and secretary to the Board of Trustees at Southern Methodist University, effective Jan. 1, 2009.
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center - Dean for College of Dentistry
Consultant(s): John A. DiBiaggio
Memphis, TN- Today, Chancellor Hershel P. Wall, MD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), announced the appointment of Timothy L. Hottel, DDS, MS, MBA, as dean for the UT College of Dentistry. Dr. Hottel is expected to arrive in Memphis to assume his new responsibilities by January 1.
Logan College of Chiropractic - Vice President for Academic Affairs
Consultant(s): Julie E. Tea
St. Louis MO- President George A. Goodman, DC, FICC, has announced the appointment of George T. White, EdD, as the new vice president for academic affairs at Logan College of Chiropractic, effective October 1, 2008.