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At its regular meeting on Thursday, September 5, the Ã山ǿ¼é Board of Trustees announced the members of the Presidential Search Committee, and the national search firm, Academic Search, has been engaged to assist with the selection of the University’s fifth President. Christina Ryan, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee, is leading the committee, which will oversee bringing forward candidates for full Board consideration and final approval to fill the President role.Ìý

The fifth President will succeed Steven J. Bridges who is serving as Ã山ǿ¼é Interim President since the departure of Ronald S. Rochon, the University’s fourth President. Ìý

Search Committee members are as follows:ÌýÌý

• Christina M. Ryan, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee and First Chair of the Ã山ǿ¼é Board of TrusteesÌý

• Jean M. Blanton ’01, Chair of the Ã山ǿ¼é Foundation BoardÌý

• W. Harold Calloway, Board of Trustees MemberÌý

• Dr. Michael D. Dixon, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Professor of HistoryÌý

• Dr. Trent A. Engbers, Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Administration and Director of the Master of Public Administration ProgramÌý

• Randa D. Gatling ’99, Women’s Basketball Associate Head CoachÌý

• Andrea R. Gentry ’05, Vice President for DevelopmentÌýÌý

• Fouad L. Hamami ’25, Student TrusteeÌý

• Dr. Pamela F. Hopson D’23, Interim Vice President for Student AffairsÌý

• Dr. T. Kyle Mara, Associate Professor of BiologyÌý

• Troy A. Miller, Vice President for Strategic Enrollment ManagementÌý

• Dr. Sudesh N. Mujumdar, Dean of the Romain College of Business and Professor of EconomicsÌý

• Dr. Erin M Reynolds, Chair of Health Services and Associate Professor of Health Services AdministrationÌý

• Dr. Nicholas D. Rhew M’11, Chair of Management and Information Sciences and Associate Professor of ManagementÌýÌý

• Ronald D. Romain ’73, Board of Trustees MemberÌý

• Patricia A. Tieken ’09 M’13, Chair of Administrative Senate and Senior Travel BuyerÌý

• Abby E. Yates, Chair of Staff Council and Senior Administrative AssociateÌýÌý

• Nita R. Musich ’10, Senior Executive Assistant to the President for Board and Executive Relations – Ex-OfficioÌý

• Kindra L. Strupp M’22, Vice President for Marketing and Communication – Ex-OfficioÌý

• Sarah K. Will ’05, Executive Director of Human Resources – Ex-OfficioÌý

The presidential search is anticipated to be completed by summer 2025.Ìý

The Board also approved the 2025-27 Capital Improvement Budget Request to be presented to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the State Budget Committee and the fiscal committees of the Indiana General Assembly during the 2025 Legislative Session.Ìý

The University’s request seeks funding for two capital projects, including $43 million for Academic Phase II renovation and $39 million for Academic Phase III renovation.Ìý

In addition, the Board approved housing and meal plan rates for the 2025-26 academic year. Housing and meal plan options were evaluated with student preferences and national trends in mind, and the approved rates maintain affordability while providing flexibility to meet the diverse needs of students.Ìý