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September 11, 2000 Jischke appoints panel to look for new provost WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University President Martin C. Jischke today (Monday, 9/11) told the University Senate that he has appointed a committee to search for a new provost. The provost will succeed Robert L. Ringel, executive vice president for academic affairs since 1991, who announced last semester his wish to return to full-time faculty status by the end of the year. Richard F. Borch, Lilly distinguished professor, will serve as chairman of the search committee. Borch directs the Purdue Cancer Center and heads the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology. "The position of provost is absolutely critical to the university, and I consider this appointment among the first priorities of my administration," Jischke said. "I have charged the committee with the task of searching internationally for a scholar with the proven ability and commitment to lead this land-grant university to the next level of excellence in its mission of teaching, research and service. The provost will be the senior academic officer of the university." Other members of the search committee are: John D. Axtell, Lynn distinguished professor of agronomy; Daniela Bortoletto, associate professor of physics; C. Clifton Chancey III, professor of physics and acting head of the Department of Chemistry and Physics at Purdue Calumet; James K. David, director of budget and fiscal planning; Deborah R. Dillon-O'Brien, professor of curriculum and instruction; James B. Dworkin, professor of management and chancellor of Purdue North Central; W. Kent Fuchs, Birk distinguished professor and head of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Peter Hamburger, professor of mathematical sciences at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne; J. Michael Jacob, George W. McNelly professor of electrical engineering technology; Cheryl A. Kern-Simirenko, professor of library sciences and associate dean of libraries; and Rose M. Killian, secretary in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine. Also on the committee are: Bonnie A. Morse, Graduate Student Association; Nasser H. Paydar, professor of mechanical engineering and associate dean of academic programs for the School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Souvigny K. Salisbury, professor of veterinary clinical sciences; Tracy D. Sharpley-Whiting, associate professor of foreign languages and literatures and director of African American Studies; Marie C. Thursby, Burton C. Morgan chair of international policy and management; James P. Vaca, president of Purdue Student Government; Connie M. Weaver, distinguished professor of foods and nutrition and head of the Department of Foods and Nutrition; Sharon K. Whitlock, assistant to the head of the School of Civil Engineering; and Jessica N. Willis, student. As Purdue's executive vice president for academic affairs, Ringel has been responsible for the development of all aspects of teaching and related academic activities, including student recruitment and retention; recruitment and development of faculty; and curriculum. His office oversees academic support systems such as the libraries, computing center, student services (admission, registrar, financial aid, health facilities) and a large number of research facilities and institutes. He is involved directly in attracting funding to Purdue from various federal agencies, corporations and foundations and is responsible for issues of academic concern for the university's four regional campuses and other extension sites. Sources: Martin C. Jischke, (765) 494-9708 Richard F. Borch, (765) 494-1403; rickb@pharmacy.purdue.edu Writer: Jeanne V. Norberg (765) 494-2084; jnorberg@purdue.edu Related Web sites: Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs To the Purdue News and Photos Page