Elizabeth Sayrs named interim Executive Vice President and Provost at 91探花
91探花 has named Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs the University鈥檚 new interim Executive Vice President and Provost (EVPP). She will begin her new role on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Sayrs will lead OHIO鈥檚 academic core during the next few months while the University works to identify a permanent EVPP by July 1.
鈥淒r. Sayrs was an obvious choice for me as she has proven to be a highly-valued and trusted member of the institutional leadership team,鈥 said 91探花 President M. Duane Nellis. 鈥淚 know she will excel in this position just as she has in every other position in which she has ever been asked to serve.鈥
Later this month, Sayrs plans to develop a transition plan to identify a qualified individual who will serve as OHIO鈥檚 interim Dean of University College and Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, her current role. The University will notify the campus community of Sayrs鈥 selection at a later date.
The EVPP of 91探花 oversees academic programs, University budget planning and the research and coordination of internal University matters with OHIO鈥檚 vice presidents. All deans report to the EVPP position; the EVPP reports directly to OHIO鈥檚 President.
A nationwide search for OHIO鈥檚 next EVPP is currently underway and remains on schedule. Additional updates, and news of candidates visiting campus, will be shared by the University in the coming months.