Dean search committee formed

A search and advisory committee for the College of Technology dean has been appointed. Vic Lechtenberg, vice provost for engagement, will chair the committee.

CoT faculty and staff have been encouraged to forward names of possible nominees to search committee members. Once candidates have been invited to campus to interview for the position, faculty and staff will be given ample opportunity to provide feedback. The interview process will include open forums and dialogue sessions.

In addition to Lechtenberg, members of the committee are:

Nicoletta Adamo-Villani, associate professor, computer graphics technology
Angie Delworth, director of financial affairs
Tom Hacker, assistant professor, computer and information technology
Bill Hutzel, associate professor, mechanical engineering technology
Yi Jiang, associate professor, building construction management
Laura Kocur, graduate student representative, computer graphics technology
Joseph Pekny, interim head, School of Industrial Engineering, professor of chemical engineering
Edie K. Schmidt, professor of Industrial Technology
Michael W. Suckow, assistant head, academic programs, clinical associate professor, aviation technology
Shari Schrader, director of advancement
Thomas Sheehan, member of the Dean's Executive Council
Kevin D. Taylor, associate professor, electrical and computer engineering technology, Kokomo Statewide Technology
Rodney C. Vandeveer, professor, organizational leadership and supervision