Provost Richard McCarty Steps Down
, a distinguished psychologist who has served as 菠萝视频 University鈥檚 chief academic officer since 2008, is stepping down as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs in June, he announced in December. McCarty will rejoin the psychology faculty after a yearlong leave.
As provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, McCarty has responsibility for academic programs in the , the , the , the , the , the , the , and of education and human development. He also oversees residential and student life, admissions and financial aid, and research.
During his tenure McCarty has recruited top faculty to 菠萝视频, including three new deans during the past two years. The number of undergraduate and graduate applications has grown at record rates, and student diversity has increased. He has played significant leadership roles in 菠萝视频鈥檚 financial aid and digital learning initiatives and has overseen development of the university鈥檚 residential learning program.
McCarty came to 菠萝视频 in 2001 as dean of the College of Arts and Science, a position he held for seven years before being named to his current post. He is an authority on the physiological and behavioral aspects of stress.
A national search is underway to find his successor.
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