ISU hosting open forum for Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Posted on April 23, 2024
Dr. Ani Yazedjian is the nominee. (Photo courtesy: ISU)

By Blake Haas

NORMAL – Illinois State University plans to hold an open forum on Thursday for the vice president of academic affairs and provost nominee.

ISU President Dr. Aondover Tarhule announced acting Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Dr. Ani Yazedjian as the nominee.

Dr. Yazedjian has been acting provost since February 17, 2023.

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and assessing all academic programs.

Dr. Yazedijan will host a campus open forum on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Old Main Room in the Bone Student Center.

The campus open forum is free and open to the public.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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