Agenda Item Background

To:Board of RegentsDate:May 29, 2015
From:Raymond M. Burse
Subject:Approval and Ratification of Appointment of Dr. Lorna Shaw-Berbick as Dean of the University
Reason for Consideration:ApprovalEnclosures: Yes

Background:

As part of streamlining the University, the deans of each college were eliminated and the position of Dean of the University was created. A national search was undertaken and the selected candidate is Dr. Lorna Shaw-Berbick. Her vita is attached.

Recommendation:

Recommendation – That the Board of Regents approve the appointment of Dr. Lorna Shaw-Berbick to the position of Dean of the University at the rank of Professor with tenure.

Initiator:Raymond M. Burse
Board Action Date:May 29, 2015
Effective Date:May 29, 2015

Approval