Douglas Wartzok

VIDEO: University honors Douglas Wartzok, Provost Emeritus

On June 26, a reception was held in the GC Ballrooms to honor Wartzok and his wife, Susan Wartzok, head of Cataloging for FIU Libraries, for their tireless leadership and service to the University.

Furton appoints new SEAS interim executive director

The provost-designate appointed Evelyn Gaiser as the interim executive director of the School of Environment Arts and Society, starting July 1.

Michael Heithaus named interim dean of arts and sciences

Provost Douglas Wartzok named Michael Heithaus as the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, starting July 1, when the current dean, Kenneth Furton, takes over as the new provost.

FIU to provost: It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later

University members only had kind words to say about Provost and Executive Vice President Douglas Wartzok -- knowledgeable, inspirational, tireless, a leader.

Furton has ‘big sandals to fill’ as new provost

President Mark B. Rosenberg appointed College of Arts and Sciences Dean Kenneth Furton to the provost position at a town hall on April 2. Furton will assume his new role summer 2014.

Provost stepping down from office

Provost Douglas Wartzok will step down from office on July 1 and has asked for his first sabbatical in 42 years as a faculty member.

Board of Governors threatens academic programs, bachelor to doctoral

A handful of academic programs are under the Board of Governors’ magnifying glass-- each at risk of losing funding if they do not increase the number of degrees they award and the number of students who are placed in jobs after one year.

New funding system spells trouble for master’s programs

Seven master’s programs deemed low performing by the Board of Governors are being scrutinized for their ability to graduate a certain number of students and land them jobs in the future.

University’s first vice provost of access and success appointed

Vice President of Human Resources Jaffus Hardrick was recently appointed the University’s first vice provost for The Office of Student Access and Success.

University emphasizes benefits of public-private partnerships

Public-private partnerships are well underway at the University, regardless of critics. Contracts with Academic Partnerships and Royal Caribbean are in the process of being finalized, while a partnership with Zoo Miami was finalized on July 16.

University first to offer in-state tuition to DACA students

Beginning fall 2013, FIU will be the first public college to offer a non-resident tuition waiver to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students, allowing them to pay in-state tuition that is one-third the cost of out-of-state tuition.

Provost appoints VPSA despite search committee’s efforts

FIUSM Staff Provost and Executive Vice President Douglas Wartzok announced in a memorandum to the university community on May 9 his appointment of Dr. Larry Lunsford as vice president of student affairs. Lunsford has served as interim vice president of student affairs since August 2012 and will resume his new role on May 13. Lunsford […]

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