From: Howard
Cohen (Lori Durham) (Howard Cohen)
To: Dist‑E
Date: 4/15/03
11:55AM
Subject:
Vice
Chancellor for Academic Affairs Appointment
INFORMATION BULLETIN
April
15, 2003
TO: The University Community
RE: Appointment of Vice
Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I am
pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nabil A. Ibrahim as Vice Chancellor
for Academic Affairs effective July 1, 2003.
Dr. Ibrahim will also join the Department of Engineering as Professor of
Mechanical Engineering.
Dr.
Ibrahim is presently serving as Associate Vice President of Graduate Studies
and Research at San Jose State University.
Dr. Ibrahim received his B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from the
University of Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, and was awarded the Ph.D. degree in
Materials Science and Engineering from McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada,
in 1974. He has served as a Post
Doctoral Fellow at the University of Manitoba, Canada; Director of the
Materials Research Laboratory at Bradley University; Chair and Professor of
Engineering at Bradley University; Dean of the College of Engineering at San
Jose State University; and Chief Research Officer at San Jose State University.
Dr.
Ibrahim brings extensive experience in developing academic programs, growing
external funding for research, creating corporate partnerships, and building
graduate enrollments. He is the author
of 24 publications and holds two patents.
Dr. Ibrahim has a strong commitment to student success and to regional
economic development.
I wish
to thank Dr. Michael Gealt for his services as Interim Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs since January 2003. He
has provided excellent leadership in Academic Affairs, particularly in the
implementation of the campus strategic plan. We are extremely fortunate to have
someone of his caliber to guide us through this transition in leadership.
I also
wish to thank the members of the Selection Advisory Committee for their
assistance in screening and interviewing candidates, and for their advice and
counsel. Finally, I extend my
appreciation to all faculty and staff who participated in the selection
process.
Howard
Cohen
Chancellor
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