More than a decade ago, Robert Manuel used a metaphor at his presidential inauguration ceremony at the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) to convey a vision for the future of the institution, then under his helm. To a crowd of colleagues, politicians, faculty and others at Nicoson Hall on UIndy’s campus in Indianapolis, he quoted another.
Robert L. Manuel was comfortable at the University of Indianapolis. He already spent a decade serving as its president and never applied for another job during his time at the university. But when DePaul announced that President A. Gabriel Esteban would be stepping down after the conclusion of the 2021-22 academic year, Manuel became interested.
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Rebecca Meluch, News Editor|May 14, 2021
DePaul’s Board of Trustees has appointed Sherri Sidler as executive vice president, according to a press release. The appointment comes the same day as the board elected Salma Ghanem as university provost.
Sidler was previously a member of the university’s financial team, , serving as the interim executive vice president since Jan. 1.
“Sherri is a respected leader and natural collaborator. Her wise counsel these past several months has been invaluable,” DePaul President A. Gabriel Esteban said. “After conducting a national search, it is clear Sherri’s extensive experience and deep knowledge of our university make her well equipped to lead DePaul’s financial and daily operations in support of our Catholic, Vincentian and urban mission.”