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Solazzo named associate provost

Jim Solazzo has accepted the position of Associate Provost effective Aug. 1, 2017.

"Jim brings a wealth of experience and perspective to the Provost’s Office," says Provost Ralph Byiington. "As a faculty member, he has always been student-focused, and this trait will serve him well in this positon. When he assumed the role of chair in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, he recognized opportunities for his colleagues and our students and began a major shift in how math is approached at Coastal with the CCU Math Initiative. I am pleased to report that he will continue that initiative."

Curriculum development and the academic process are also skills that will serve Solazzo well in his new job. As CCU moves to a more structured assessment and strategic plan process, the relationship to curriculum and new initiatives will be useful.

John Beard is retiring from this position after completing six years as associate provost and 29 years with the University. Beard has been instrumental to the operation of the Office of the Provost with establishing and administering policies and procedures.
 

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