A new provost has been chosen to succeed retiring current provost Janet McNew starting in April. David Stern comes from Hamline University in Michigan where he served as vice president of academic and student affairs. As provost, Stern is in charge of curricular and research matters. Stern will do these things and also work alongside President Vaughn as an advisor on academic matters.
At his previous position at Hamline University Stern “helped develop 10 new academic programs, oversaw regional re-accreditation, created an office of diversity integration and a Center for Teaching and Learning and increased external funding, including a $7 million consortial grant to transform teacher education” according to ut.edu.
Stern said he’s honored by the appointment to be UT’s next provost.
“I look forward to joining President Vaughn and the faculty and staff of UT in building the academic programs to new heights marked by rigorous standards, a focus on student success and a growing reputation for excellence” he said on the UT website.
An alumni of The University of California, Stern specialized in 19th and 20th century European philosophy and political philosophy. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi and Omicron Delta Kappa.
“UT is pleased to bring in someone with such skill and expertise at a time when the University is growing and transforming itself,” Vaughn said on the UT website. “He will bring substantial leadership expertise to The University of Tampa in support of ongoing efforts to build a great university.”
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