We are pleased to Gibbs Knotts, Professor of Political Science has agreed to serve as Interim Dean for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Hollis France, Associate Professor of Political Science has agreed to serve as Interim Chair for Political Science.  Please join us in congratulating and thanking Gibbs and Hollis for their service.  Both will begin their new roles on June 1, 2019.

The College will conduct a national search for the next provost starting in fall 2019. In the meantime, President Hsu has named Fran Welch, dean of the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance (EHHP), as the interim provost.

Dr. Fran Welch has led EHHP since 2001 and is knowledgeable about academic affairs and the College’s academic mission. Dean Welch will become interim provost on May 16. Provost McGee will serve in a senior advisor capacity starting May 16.