A week after Ohio University's Eastern Campus Dean Paul Bibbins announced his resignation, Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl appointed an interim to ease the transition.
Richard Greenlee, associate provost for Appalachian Access & Enrichment Programs, was named interim dean of the branch campus in St. Clairsville yesterday. The appointment came from Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl.
We wanted to get someone into the position quickly
said Linda Lockhart, writer and editor for Outreach & Regional Campuses in University Communications and Marketing, adding Greenlee was designated interim status for one year and would likely be a candidate for the permanent position if he is interested.
Greenlee has been with OU since 1990, previously as a faculty member and chair of the social work department. He is currently paid $66,632 and declined to say how much his salary was increased by the appointment.
Greenlee, a first-generation college student who grew up in eastern Ohio, said it was an honor to return home.
I don't think words can express how excited I am about this opportunity he said. He said he wasn't sure if he was interested in the permanent position.
I'm just grateful to have the one year he said.
This quarter, Greenlee is teaching three social work classes at OU and oversees the recruitment and mentoring of Appalachian Scholars. He said he will continue his work with Appalachian Access & Enrichment and cut back on his teaching.
He's shown such commitment to the university
such commitment to students
such commitment to access of
