New York, N.Y. – Feniosky Peña-Mora has been named the next dean of Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). His appointment is effective July 15, 2009. Peña-Mora has earned an international reputation for his scholarship, teaching, research and engineering innovations, as well as hands-on leadership in managing major university engineering ...Continue Reading
Rowan Miranda Named Associate Vice President for Finance at the University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Mich. — Rowan Miranda has been appointed Associate Vice President for Finance at the University of Michigan, pending approval by the Board of Regents. His appointment will become effective April 20, 2009. “This is an extremely important position for the institution, particularly in today’s challenging economic environment, and I’m very pleased to welcome ...Continue Reading
Pat Levitt Appointed Director of the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute at USC’s Keck School of Medicine
Posted on November 18th, 2008 in Institutions, Latest News, Recent Appointments, University of Southern California
Los Angeles, Calif. — Pat Levitt, Ph.D. has been named Director of the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, effective November 1. He also will serve as Chair and Professor of Cell and Neurobiology and Provost’s Professor of Neuroscience, Psychiatry, and Pharmacy, effective full-time July 1, 2009. Dr. Levitt ...Continue Reading
Rosemarie A. Loffredo Appointed Vice President for Financial Operations and Treasurer at New York University
New York, N.Y. — Rosemarie A. Loffredo, an executive with significant financial, business, compliance, and treasury experience, has been named Vice President for Financial Operations and Treasurer at New York University. She joined NYU on October 6 and reports to Martin Dorph, Senior Vice President for Budget and Finance. The appointment follows NYU’s efforts to ...Continue Reading
Pamela Prescod-Caesar Named Colgate University’s New Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Hamilton, N.Y. – Pamela Prescod-Caesar has been named Colgate University’s new Associate Vice President for Human Resources. She will assume her position in September 2008. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, Pam will advise Colgate’s President and senior administrators on human resource issues. She will work closely with the university’s leadership on ...Continue Reading
Laura J. Steinberg Named Dean of Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science
Syracuse, N.Y. – Laura J. Steinberg, professor and chair of the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas and an internationally known civil and environmental engineering scholar, has been named dean of Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS). The appointment is effective Aug. 1, ...Continue Reading
David R. Klock, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Business Administration at California State Polytechnic University – Pomona, Appointed Dean of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Business
Posted on May 13th, 2008 in Institutions, Latest News, Recent Appointments, University of Alabama at Birmingham
David R. Klock, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Business Administration at California State Polytechnic University – Pomona, was appointed the new Dean of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Business. David has been a strong academic leader and a successful business entrepreneur who established a health benefits company that became an ...Continue Reading
Dr. Ellen LaCorte Named Associate Vice President for Human Resources at Villanova University
Dr. Ellen LaCorte has been appointed Villanova University’s Associate Vice President for Human Resources, following a reorganization of Administration and Finance. Dr. LaCorte will begin her duties June 30. This position was created to acknowledge the strategic importance of Human Resources. In addition to providing direction and oversight of the department, Dr. LaCorte will serve ...Continue Reading
Karen Davis Appointed Brown University’s New Vice President for Human Resources
Providence, R.I. — Karen Davis, a human resources executive with significant experience in higher education, academic medicine and social service organizations, has been named vice president for human resources at Brown University. She will join Brown in early July 2008. Davis is currently at Harvard University, where she serves as director of total rewards and ...Continue Reading
Brent Bowditch Named Assistant Vice President for Human Resources at Michigan State University
Posted on May 8th, 2008 in Institutions, Latest News, Michigan State University, Recent Appointments
East Lansing, Mich. — Brent Bowditch has been appointed Michigan State University’s new assistant vice president for human resources effective Sept. 1. Bowditch, who is currently the assistant director of human resource services – staff benefits and work-life programs at Purdue University, brings nearly 30 years of academic experience to the position. “I’m really excited ...Continue Reading
Amy Diamond Barnes Named New Executive Director of Human Resources at Washington and Lee University
Posted on April 18th, 2008 in Institutions, Latest News, Recent Appointments, Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University has chosen Amy Diamond Barnes as its new Executive Director of Human Resources. Barnes’ appointment comes at an important time for the University – the strategic plan calls for a supportive and professional work environment for all faculty and staff, and Amy has strong experience building work communities within liberal arts ...Continue Reading
Stephen Golding Named Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at University of Pennsylvania
Posted on April 18th, 2008 in Institutions, Latest News, Recent Appointments, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pa .- Stephen D. Golding assumed the position of vice president of finance and treasurer at the University of Pennsylvania on Feb. 1. In making the announcement, Penn Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli said, “Penn will benefit in many ways from Stephen Golding’s expertise in finance system implementation and his excellent track record of ...Continue Reading
Liz Neumann interviews Michael Useem on leadership qualities
Posted on March 8th, 2008 in Articles of Interest, Latest News
What are the critical skills of leaders charged with implementing change? Liz Neumann interviews Michael Useem, the William and Jacalyn Egan Professor of Management and Director of the Center for Leadership and Change Management at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Read more. Provided with permission from HR Horizons, an online publication by the National ...Continue Reading
Liz Neumann outlines hiring trends
Posted on October 8th, 2007 in Articles of Interest, Latest News
How much institutional memory would you lose if two or three senior-level administrators left tomorrow? And who are the logical successors to fill the resulting vacancies? Liz Neumann explores these questions and more for HR Horizons. Read more Provided with permission from HR Horizons, an online publication by the National Association of College and University ...Continue Reading