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December 5, 2000 Purdue's chief academic officer extends stay
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Ringel announced in February that he planned to give up his administrative post as Purdue's chief academic officer by the end of the calendar year to return to his faculty position in the Department of Audiology and Speech Sciences. Appointment of a national search committee was delayed, however, until after Martin C. Jischke became president of the university this fall.
"I deeply appreciate Bob Ringel's willingness to give us more time so the search committee can do the best possible job finding our new provost," Jischke said. "Bob is putting the best interests of Purdue ahead of his own desire to return to his academic discipline because he knows the individual we select to succeed him will have a continuing significant impact on the future of this institution. I also am grateful to Dr. Ringel's family for their understanding of the situation and their willingness to continue to share him with the university."
Ringel, who has been on the Purdue faculty for the past 34 years, said, "Although I truly look forward to turning over the reins, I also feel an obligation to our faculty and students who rely on this office to help guide the academic course for the university. I am hopeful that a successor can be in place soon, but I am prepared to stay on until the end of the fiscal year if necessary."
Ringel, 63, has been an administrator for 30 of his 34 years at Purdue. In 1998, he was named the Donald S. Powers Distinguished University Administrator, the only person ever to receive this recognition at Purdue. He is a professor of audiology and speech science.
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 (admissions, 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. During his career at Purdue, Ringel, in his capacity as principal investigator, project director, or as the university liaison with industry, has been instrumental in bringing more than $24 million in funding to Purdue. He also is responsible for issues of academic concern for the university's four regional campuses and other extension sites.
Jischke appointed Richard F. Borch, Lilly distinguished professor, as the chairman of the search committee for a new provost. Borch directs the Purdue Cancer Center and heads the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology.
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.
Source: Robert L. Ringel, (765) 494-9709
Writer: Jeanne Norberg, (765) 494-2084, jnorberg@purdue.edu
Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu
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