Thomas Venner has been selected as the dean of the Eastern
Michigan University College of Arts and Sciences.
His appointment will become effective July 1, 2008, pending
approval from the Board of Regents.
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NEW DEAN: Tom Venner will become the
new
dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences, effective
July 1. |
"Tom brings outstanding experience to this important academic
leadership role and we believe he will provide a vision
to advance the college," said Don Loppnow, EMU's provost
and executive vice president.
Venner has served as the head of the art department at
EMU since coming to EMU in 1998.
From 1987-1998, Venner was the head of the art department
at Siena Heights College (now University) in Adrian, Michigan.
He also served as professor of art and chair of the visual
and performing arts and education division while at Siena
Heights College.
Venner, of Saline, received his master of fine arts degree
from EMU in 1978. He received his bachelor's degree from
Alma College in 1973.
EMU's College of Arts and Sciences is the largest of the
University's five colleges. The College of Arts and Sciences
has 17 departments and one program that offers 105 undergraduate
majors and 72 master's degree programs.
