Interim Provost Frances C. Welch is named

The College will conduct a national search for the next provost starting in fall 2019. In the meantime, President Hsu has named Fran Welch, dean of the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance (EHHP), as the interim provost.

Dr. Fran Welch has led EHHP since 2001 and is knowledgeable about academic affairs and the College’s academic mission. Dean Welch will become interim provost on May 16. Provost McGee will serve in a senior advisor capacity starting May 16.