This transition presents a strategic opportunity to launch a new era and bring closure to past events.
The Presidential Transition Task Force will ensure that:
- Transition between the current president and the new president is accomplished systematically;
- Contributions of the exiting president are celebrated appropriately;
- The new president is introduced to all aspects of the university community, local community and state as appropriate;
- The university community itself is meaningfully engaged in this transition;
- Input is provided for possible events to introduce President and Judy Ruud; and
- Feedback is given regarding key constituents that need to meet/engage with President Ruud the summer and fall of 2013.
Please contact a member of the Transition Task Force if you have any questions or comments regarding the presidential transition.
Structure:
The Task Force will delegate specific tasks to various university committees, departments or staff as appropriate, assuring there is broad involvement and communication between all stakeholders involved in the transition.
Meetings:
May 8, 2013
June 4, 2013
July 10, 2013
August - tbd
September - tbd
Transition Task Force Membership
Joel Haack | Dean, CHAS | CAC 266 0358 | 3-2725 | |
Jeff Funderburk | Faculty Chair 12-13 and 13-14 | RSL 283 0246 | 3-2266 | |
Scott Peters | Faculty Senate Chair 12-13 | SAB 351 0404 | 3-2727 | |
Jerry Smith | Faculty Senate Chair 13-14 | CBB 259 0125 | 3-7024 | |
Pat Geadelmann | Governmental Relations | SRL 20 0705 | 3-6144 | |
Jennifer Yarrow | Asst. to President/Events & Protocol | SRL 20 0705 | 3-5085 | |
Kim Brislawn | Interim Executive Director of UR | EBAR 126 0392 | 3-2761 | |
Mark Rowe-Barth | P&S Council Chair 12-13 | WRC 101 0201 | 3-3423 | |
Robert Smith | Executive Director, EOP/SCS | DPT 4730 | 433-1230 | |
Alicia Jessip | NISG Diversity Chair | MAU 111J 0167 | 712-490-0699 | |
Brenda Buzynski | Executive Assistant to the President | SRL 20 0705 | 3-2566 |