FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS — A nationwide search has begun to identify candidates for the position of vice chancellor and dean at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus, announced Nasser H. Paydar, chancellor of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
The successful candidate will succeed Laurence D. Richards, who has been interim vice chancellor and dean since last July, when he agreed to fill the post temporarily after Marwan A. Wafan stepped down to become chancellor of Pennsylvania State University’s Worthington Scranton campus.
Before the interim appointment, Richards was executive vice chancellor for academic affairs and professor of management informatics at IU East.
“IUPUC is a vibrant and responsive academic community that plays a pivotal role in its students’ intellectual and personal development and in the region,” said Paydar. “Larry has provided vital leadership during this time of transition, and we look forward to identifying a new leader who will continue IUPUC’s focus on student success and deep community engagement.”
IUPUI has engaged AGB Search to assist the search committee, chaired by Richards, which includes faculty and staff from IUPUC and IUPUI as well as IUPUC student, alumni and community representatives.
An advertisement and the prospectus for the position are available via the IUPUI website.
In addition to Richards, members of the search committee are:
Chad D. Buehler, president, IUPUC Alumni Board, Cummins sourcing manager
John Burnett, IUPUC Board of Advisors, president & CEO, Community Education Coalition
Emily Dill, associate librarian, IUPUC
Julie Goodspeed-Chadwick, associate professor of English, director of the Office of Student Research (Division of Liberal Arts), IUPUC
Susan M. Hendricks, associate professor and associate dean for undergraduate programs, Indiana University School of Nursing
Kevin J. Jones, assistant professor of management, School of Business, IUPUC
Kimdy Le, associate professor, School of Science, IUPUC
Ken Rennels, associate chair of the Department of Engineering Technology and associate professor of mechanical engineering technology, School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI
Tom Vujovich, IUPUC Board of Advisors
Vickie Welsh-Huston, director of the General Studies Degree Program and director of the IUPUC Honors Program, IUPUC
Makala Willman, president, Student Government Association
IUPUC’s mission is to be the first choice for those who seek a small campus experience in south-central Indiana emphasizing intellectual and personal development, community engagement, and preparation to enter the workforce. IUPUC primarily serves students who live in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Ripley, Shelby and other counties in Southern Indiana and delivers higher education through selected degree programs and the advancement of knowledge aligned with regional needs.
The vice chancellor and dean is the most senior executive appointment at IUPUC. The position reports to Paydar and the IUPUI executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer.