Don Loppnow, who in 35 years at Eastern Michigan University
has worn numerous hats, has added another to his resume:
that of vice president of advancement.
Loppnow, 63, will assume his new duties in advancement
after completing his tenure as provost and vice president
for academic affairs. Loppnow recently announced he
is stepping down as provost, effective May 1, with a goal
to eventually return to teaching in the classroom at
EMU. However, those teaching plans will be slightly delayed
as he turns his focus to strengthening aumni and community
relationships, as well as plan for a comprehensive fundraising
campaign.
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"I look forward to pursuing funding for the University
and collaborating with community leaders on mutually beneficial
projects," said Loppnow, who has served as provost since
September 2004.
The campus community was informed via a Feb. 10 e-mail
from EMU President Susan Martin.
"I have asked Don to place one more stepping stone on
his path back to rejoin the faculty. He has agreed to serve
for one year as vice president of advancement effective
May 1, 2009," Martin said. "Don is well suited for this
role. He is committed to the University, knows EMU inside
and out, is well connected in the community, knows many
of our alumni, and is effective at fundraising.
"In this role, he and Ron Miller, executive director of
the Foundation and associate vice president for advancement,
will strengthen our network of alumni and friends, strengthen
community relationships, and finalize preparation for a
comprehensive fundraising campaign. I am pleased that Dr.
Loppnow has accepted this appointment and know he will
work hard on behalf of the University."
In the past five years, Loppnow served brief periods as
EMU's interim leader twice. From 2002-2004, Loppnow was
senior executive for strategic planning and, from 1997-2001,
he was the associate vice president for extended learning.
During his time at EMU, Loppnow also has served as department
head of social work, interim director of the office of
research development, coordinator for the social work program
and professor.
"His contribution to EMU the year before my appointment
in stabilizing and leading the University cannot be underestimated," Martin
said. "It will be an important part of his legacy and a
testimony to his love for Eastern that he stepped up and
led (EMU) through a difficult transition period in our
history."
