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Dr. Nadine Coudret is the interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs for the 2009-2010 academic year while a search is underway for the position. The vacancy occurred because of the appointment of Provost Linda L. M. Bennett as the University’s third president on July 1, 2009.
“Dr. Coudret’s experience will provide consistent and strong leadership while the campus conducts a national search for a new provost during 2009-2010,” said Dr. H. Ray Hoops, who was USI president when Dr. Coudret was appointed. He added, “Dr. Coudret has established a record of innovative leadership as a respected leader on campus and in the Evansville community.”
Dr. Coudret joined USI in 1988. She is a member of the Indiana Nursing Workforce Development Coalition and chairman of the Ohio Valley Institutional Review Board. She consults on program evaluation and curriculum and serves as an evaluation site-visitor for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Her research interests include nursing education, faculty workload, life style and health practices, among others. Her work is published in a variety of professional journals, and she has presented on a variety of health topics at professional conferences. She will returning to the being dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at the end of her service to Academic Affairs.
Cynthia S. Brinker, Vice President for Government and University Relations since 2002; on USI staff since 1979; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, DePauw University, 1973. The Office of Governmental Relations represents the interests of the University to elected officials and the legislature at the local, state, and federal levels. It also is responsible for interacting with local, state, and federal agencies and offices concerning issues of importance to the University; provides leadership for the formulation and development of the University’s operating and capital biennial budget requests; and monitors legislation for potential impact on the University. The University’s Human Resources Department reports to the vice president for Governmental Relations.
Robert W. Parrent, Vice President for Student Affairs since 2002; Bachelor of Arts in History, Western Kentucky University, 1974; Master of Arts in College Student Personnel Administration, Western Kentucky University, 1976; Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration, Indiana University, 1987. The vice president for Student Affairs is responsible for developing and implementing programs and functions which facilitate the academic and personal growth and development of students. His office also is responsible for the administration of the offices of the Dean of Students; Registrar; Admission; Student Financial Assistance; Career Services and Placement; International Programs; Residence Life; and all areas of counseling, wellness, and student life.
Mark Rozewski, Vice President for Business Affairs since 2005; Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies/Planning, Rutgers University, 1977; Master of City and Region Planning, Rutgers University, 1980. The vice president for Business Affairs administers all business and financial affairs of the University, including budget control, financial accounting, computing services, purchasing, operation and maintenance of the physical plant, property/casualty and general insurance coverage, safety and security, bookstore, rental properties, and supervision of new construction on the campus. As treasurer for the Board of Trustees, he is responsible for the receipt and custody of all University funds and payment of all claims against the University.
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