May 7, 2008
Purdue VP for governmental relations announces retirement
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - |
As vice president for governmental relations, Strueh is the university's chief liaison with state and federal officials. He served as vice president for state relations from 1999-2001 when his responsibilities expanded to include greater emphasis on federal initiatives.
"Terry has led our governmental initiatives through challenging economic times," Purdue President France A. Córdova said. "He is deeply respected for his knowledge and integrity at all government levels, and I appreciate his efforts very much."
Strueh's Purdue career began with the Cooperative Extension Service from 1969-1976. He served as director of agricultural services and regulation until 1992. He then served as director of state legislative services until 1996, when he was appointed assistant vice president for state relations, moving up to vice president for state relations in 1999. He currently serves as a member of the executive committee of the Midwest Higher Education Commission.
Purdue's vice president for governmental relations coordinates relationships and communication with the Indiana congressional delegation and the legislative and executive branches of Indiana state government.
"I am most appreciative to everyone who has supported our efforts," Strueh said. "Many members of our state and federal leadership understand not only the value of higher education, but also our universities' abilities to transform our society and economy for the better. Their continued support and leadership are vital for all of our futures."
Strueh previously served as a delegate to the Second World Food Conference of the United Nations and president and vice president of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. He also chaired the United States-Canadian Provinces Agriculture Accord.
He served on the advisory panel for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the U.N. concerning world food issues and on advisory committees of the USDA Meat and Poultry Inspections Service, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Strueh grew up on a farm in southwestern Indiana and attended high school in Evansville. He graduated from Purdue with a bachelor's degree in agriculture in 1969.
Córdova said that a search will commence immediately for Strueh's successor.
Writer: Jeanne Norberg, (765) 494-2084, jnorberg@purdue.edu
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Note to Journalists: Terry Strueh's name is pronounced STREE
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