UpDate - Vol. 12, No. 39, Page 1
August 19, 1993
Campus nominations sought for University provost position

     Nominations for the new University provost are being sought from the
campus community by President David P. Roselle.
     A nationwide search for the position will begin this fall, he said,
and a search committee will be appointed at the start of the academic year.
 A substantive review of applications will begin Nov. 15, and it is
expected the successful applicant will assume the post of provost on or
before July 1.
     Candidates for provost should have demonstrated ability to manage a
complex academic enterprise, the interpersonal skills to provide leadership
in a diversified University setting and the experience and commitment to
facilitate programmatic goals, including experience in sponsored programs
and/or fund raising.
     Persons considered will have a record of instructional and scholarly
accomplishments and be qualified for a senior, tenured appointment in an
academic department.
     "The University seeks a person of academic distinction, who will
further the institution's strategic goals and help advance its pursuit of
excellence," Roselle said.
     As the University's chief academic officer, the provost reports
directly to the president and provides academic leadership for 10 colleges
as well as research, extension programs, graduate studies, continuing
education, the library, international programs and several centers and
academic support units.
     Nominations and letters of interest should be sent to the Office of
the President in Hullihen Hall.
     Richard B. Murray, professor of physics and astronomy, currently
serves as interim provost.  He replaced R. Byron Pipes, who left the
University this spring to assume the presidency of Rensselaer Polytechnic
University in Troy, N.Y.