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April 2005 |
University of Indianapolis taps Ball State administrator for presidency
INDIANAPOLIS - The United Methodist-related University of Indianapolis has selected a seasoned Ball State University educator and administrator as its next chief executive. Beverley J. Pitts, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Ball State, will become the university's eighth president, effective July 5.
She succeeds Jerry Israel, who is retiring. Pitts will be the first female president in the 103-year history of the higher-education institution. The selection of Pitts was based on her impressive leadership qualities, solid record of accomplishments, and outstanding communication skills, said Sue Anne Gilroy, chair of the search committee.
Pitts was among four finalists, culled from nearly 80 candidates, who were invited to campus for interviews with seven advisory committees representing students, faculty, staff, alumni and community leaders.
Pitts began her higher education career as an English instructor at Anderson University, where she received a bachelor's degree in English in 1968. She subsequently earned two degrees from Ball State: a master's in journalism and a doctorate in higher education.
While on the faculty at Anderson from 1977 to 1985, Pitts rose to assistant professor and became founding chair of the Department of Communication. She joined the Ball State faculty in 1985, where she moved through the ranks to become professor of journalism and assume increasing administrative responsibilities. As provost and vice president for academic affairs, Pitts now has oversight of seven academic colleges and 900 faculty.
Pitts was formally introduced to the public on March 23. Indiana Area Bishop Mike Coyner participated in the public announcement of her presidency.
In other University news, Darrell D. Bowman has joined the faculty as Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs for the School of Business.
A specialist in information systems, he currently teaches courses in computer applications and entrepreneurship.
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