Here is the committee to bring on the new President. I feel so much better now that i see a representative from the Theater Department on the committee. Who need a representative from Sports with that!
Indiana State University Unveils Organizational Updates in Presidential SearchTERRE HAUTE, Ind.: Indiana State University (ISU) announces organizationaldevelopments in the search for the institution's 13th President. During the ISU Board ofTrustees meeting held on October 20, the Board unanimously voted to approve andannounce the leadership of the Presidential Search Committee, marking a pivotal stepin securing future presidential leadership of the University.The Search Committee, tasked with reviewing and interviewing applicants andadvancing finalists to the Board of Trustees, was finalized this week and includes:• John Pratt, Vice Chair, ISU Board of Trustees, Chair, Presidential SearchCommittee• Cynthia Powers, Secretary, ISU Board of Trustees, Vice Chair, PresidentialSearch Committee• Cheryl Roberson, ISU Board of Trustees• Robert Casey, Chair, ISU Board of Trustees & Ex-Officio Committee Member• Rex Kendall, ISU Chief of Staff & Ex-Officio Committee Member• Andrea Angel, Vice President – University Advancement & CEO, ISU Foundation• Brad Balch, Dean – Bayh College of Education• Nick Bement, President – ISU Student Government Association• Daniel “Dan” Clark, Professor & Coordinator, Social Science Education –Department of History• Jon Ford, Community Representative• Kenneth Games, Professor & Director of Graduate Studies – Department ofApplied Medicine and Rehabilitation• Alicia Jay, Assistant Professor – Department of Theater• Diann McKee, Senior Vice President – Finance & Administration and UniversityTreasurer• Ahmed Mohamed, Associate Professor – Department of Applied Engineering andTechnology Management• Jin Park, Chair & Associate Professor – Department of Accounting, Finance,Insurance, and Risk Management• JaDora Sailes, Associate Professor – Department of Applied Clinical andEducational Sciences• Rita Senseman, ISU Alumna & Community Representative• Marie “Sam” Shanks, Chair – ISU Foundation Board• Roxanne Torrence, Chair – ISU Staff Council• Aryn Williams, Chair – ISU Alumni BoardBoard of Trustees Chair Bob Casey expressed the Board's deep appreciation forPresident Deborah Curtis's strong leadership and dedication, who has served ISU sinceJanuary 2018. "Several weeks ago, President Curtis informed me of her intent to retirein 2024. She explained that this decision was based on self-reflection and familyconsiderations. Although unexpected, I congratulated her on this culmination of a 38-year career in higher education, particularly her passionate dedication to her almamater, Indiana State University. The decision to retire was made entirely by PresidentCurtis herself, without any influence from the Board." Casey remarked, "Indiana StateUniversity is well positioned to achieve remarkable milestones and continue to expandon its function as a vital asset to the Wabash Valley, the State of Indiana, and beyond.We are committed to identifying ISU's 13th President who will share and lead this boldvisionary outlook for the University."WittKieffer, a distinguished executive search company boasting over five decades ofexpertise in higher education, will support the search process for the 13th ISU