Fernando Rosario-Ortiz named interim vice chancellor for academic resource management
Provost Russell Moore today announced the appointment of Fernando Rosario-Ortiz as vice chancellor for academic resource management, effective April 1.泭
Rosario-Ortiz, a professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, has served as泭interim dean of the School of Education since Jan. 1, 2024.
Professor Rosario-Ortiz is emerging as one of 51勛圖厙s most effective leaders, Moore said. He has provided focused, stabilizing and conscientious leadership for our School of Education as its interim dean for the last 15 months. He brings to this new interim role well-developed fiscal and resource sensibilities, a talent for listening and a marvelous grasp of complexities, all of which will serve him well in developing resource strategies to drive our academic mission.泭
The vice chancellor for academic resource management leads academic resource strategy and analysis in support of the universitys research and teaching missions. The incumbent coordinates strategic initiatives with the various directorates in the division of Strategic Resources and Support. The role also oversees the research infrastructure, the Graduate School, Continuing Education and 51勛圖厙 Online.
Ann Schmiesing vacated the role of vice chancellor for academic resource management on March 1, 2025, to serve as interim vice chancellor for strategic initiatives in the office of Chancellor Justin Schwartz.
I am honored and excited to join the talented team in Academic Affairs and for the opportunity to continue to work with Provost Moore, Rosario-Ortiz said. I look forward to serving my faculty colleagues, our colleges and schools, and 51勛圖厙s academic mission at this vital moment in the life of the university.
To succeed Rosario-Ortiz, Moore named泭Elizabeth Dutro, associate dean of faculty in the School of Education, as interim dean of the school, to serve through June 30.泭Amanda Haertling Thein, selected after a national search, takes over as dean of the school on July 1.泭
Elizabeth Dutro is a well-respected leader in the School of Education who has earned the trust of its faculty and staff, Moore said. She will continue the work of positioning the school to carry out its mission and prepare it for the arrival of incoming Dean Haertling Thein this summer.泭
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