Agenda Item Background

To:Board of RegentsDate:July 31, 2015
From:Raymond M. Burse
Subject:Approval and Ratification of Appointment of Dr. Lynda Brown-Wright as Vice President of Academic Affairs for the University, Curtis Creagh as Vice President of Finance, and Gordon Rowe as General Counsel
Reason for Consideration:ApprovalEnclosures: Yes

Background:

The University has conducted searches for the Vice President of Academic Affairs (utilizing a search firm), Vice President of Finance, and University General Counsel. The searches have yielded Dr. Lynda Brown-Wright as Vice President of Academic Affairs, Curtis Creagh as Vice President of Finance and Gordon Rowe as General Counsel. The vita and resumes are attached.

Recommendation:

Recommendation – That the Board of Regents approve the following appointments:

Dr. Lynda Brown-Wright as Vice President of Academic Affairs at the rank of Professor in the College of Arts and Science Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences with tenure.

Curtis Creagh as Vice President of Finance.

Gordon Rowe as General Counsel.

Approval

Initiator:Raymond M. Burse
Board Action Date:July 31, 2015
Effective Date:July 31, 2015