Dean Spangler named co-chair of provost search committee

University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead has appointed a search committee to recruit and review candidates to be the next senior vice president for academic affairs and provost of the institution.

The committee, which comprises faculty, staff, administration, student, and alumni representatives, will be co-chaired by Dean Ben Ayers of the Terry College of Business and Dean Denise Spangler of the College of Education.

“The provost serves as the chief academic officer of the institution and plays a vital role in advancing the academic goals of the university,” Morehead said. “I am grateful to Dean Ayers and Dean Spangler for their commitment to lead this important search and for the dedication of all of the committee members.”

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