New provost named at Illinois State University

Interim provost Krejci now has the full title following an appointment by the ISU president. (Photo courtesy ISU news release)

By Terry James and ISU News release

NORMAL – Janet Krejci has been named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. 

The announcement was made in a news release from ISU President Larry Dietz.

“Dr. Krejci has shown great passion and vision for Illinois State. Her experience reaches into all levels of higher education, and she has shown distinction at every step,” said Dietz. “We look forward to her leadership helping to guide our commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship at ISU.”

Krejci has been the interim provost since July 2014.

Terry James can be reached at [email protected].

Since July 2014, Krejci served as the interim vice president for Academic Affairs and provost at Illinois State – See more at: http://mediarelations.illinoisstate.edu/news_releases/1415/march/provost.shtml#sthash.1ad4RWU2.dpuf

 

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anet Krejci vice president for Academic Affairs and provost, – See more at: http://mediarelations.illinoisstate.edu/news_releases/1415/march/provost.shtml#sthash.1ad4RWU2.dpuf

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