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title: Appointment of Interim Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
date: 2026-06-29T11:02:00-04:00
author: Alana Carchedi Coyle
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# Appointment of Interim Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

*June 29, 2026* — by Alana Carchedi Coyle
> Sent to the university leadership and faculty on June 29, 2026

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. John Fourkas as Interim Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Fourkas will serve in this role while we conduct a search for a permanent appointment.

*John Fourkas*



**Signature of Jennifer King Rice**

**Jennifer King Rice**  
*Senior Vice President and Provost*