July 13, 2009

Purdue names interim vice provost for global affairs; open forums scheduled for finalists

Brzezinski started in his new position July 1.

"Mike brings a wealth of experience that makes him a natural choice to provide the leadership we need during this transitional period," said Randy Woodson, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. "The four finalists we have identified for this position all possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of, and commitment to, Purdue's global education and outreach mission."

Public forums for the finalists will be from 10-11 a.m. on July 21, 28, 29 and 31 in Stewart Center, Room 202. The title of the forums is "Broadening Purdue's International Orientation, Reach and Reputation Through Effective Globalization."

Woodson said feedback was being sought on the finalists from the campus community and that everyone was encouraged to participate in the forums.

Forum dates and candidates are:

* July 21. James Lowenberg-DeBoer, Purdue's associate dean and director of International Programs in Agriculture and professor of agricultural economics. His curriculum vitae is available online at https://www.purdue.edu/provost/shtml/documents/cv/Lowenberg-DeboerCV.pdf

* July 28. Howard Sypher, professor and head of Purdue's Department of Communication. His curriculum vitae is available online at https://www.purdue.edu/provost/shtml/documents/cv/SypherCV.pdf

* July 29. Andrew Gillespie, associate dean of international programs at Purdue. His curriculum vitae is available online at https://www.purdue.edu/provost/shtml/documents/cv/GillespieCV.pdf

* July 31. Melba M. Crawford, director of Purdue's Laboratory for Applications of Remote Sensing, interim associate dean of engineering research, and professor of agronomy and civil engineering. Her curriculum vitae is available online at https://www.purdue.edu/provost/shtml/documents/cv/CrawfordCV.pdf

Writer: Soumitro Sen, 765-496-9711, ssen@purdue.edu

Sources:Randy Woodson, 765-494-9709, woodson@purdue.edu

Charlyce Qu'Appelle, Office of the Provost, cpatter@purdue.edu

Robert F. Cox, search committee member, professor and head of the Department of Building Construction Management, rfcox@purdue.edu, 765-494-2465

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