09/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/05/2024 13:31
At its regular meeting on Thursday, September 5, the University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees announced the members of the Presidential Search Committee, and the national search firm, Academic Search, has been engaged to assist with the selection of the University's fifth President. Christina Ryan, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee, is leading the committee, which will oversee bringing forward candidates for full Board consideration and finalapproval to fill the President role.
The fifth President will succeed Steven J. Bridges who is serving as USI Interim President since the departure of Ronald S. Rochon, the University's fourth President.
Search Committee members are as follows:
The presidential search is anticipated to be completed by summer 2025.
The Board also approved the 2025-27 Capital Improvement Budget Request to be presented to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the State Budget Committee and the fiscal committees of the Indiana General Assembly during the 2025 Legislative Session.
The University's request seeks funding for two capital projects, including $43 million for Academic Phase II renovation and $39 million for Academic Phase III renovation.
In addition, the Board approved housing and meal plan rates for the 2025-26 academic year. Housing and meal plan options were evaluated with student preferences and national trends in mind, and the approved rates maintain affordability while providing flexibility to meet the diverse needs of students.