Monday, June 29, 2009
Shapiro appointed CMU's interim provost
E. Gary Shapiro, dean of the College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences, will serve as Central Michigan University's interim executive vice president/provost. Kathy Wilbur, interim president, announced the appointment Monday noting that Shapiro also served as interim provost in 2007.
"Gary Shapiro has proven his ability to be an effective leader as interim executive vice president/provost," said Wilbur. "He has served admirably in this role before and his track record makes him a logical choice for the position."
Shapiro has been a CMU sociology professor since 1978 and an administrator since 1989. He has served as director of institutional research, assistant vice provost of institutional research and planning, and associate dean of arts and sciences. Shapiro also was interim registrar in 1994-95 and was appointed CHSBS dean in July 1997.
Prior to coming to CMU, Shapiro was a member of the sociology faculty at the University of Iowa from 1972 to 1978. He has a bachelor's degree from Wayne State University and a master's degree and a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Michigan.
"I am honored to be selected to serve as interim provost again and look forward to working with Interim President Kathy Wilbur," said Shapiro. "I am confident that under her direction the university community will come together to address the challenges facing us as we continue to deliver excellent education to our students."
Shapiro replaces Julia Wallace who will become the provost and chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. His interim appointment becomes effective July 1.
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