President Stephen H. Kolison Jr. announces appointment of Dr. David A. Starrett as Executive Vice President and Provost
President Stephen H. Kolison Jr. announces appointment of Dr. David A. Starrett as Executive Vice President and Provost
Friday June 11, 2021
Marketing and Communications staff
Dr. David Starrett
I am excited to announce the appointment of Dr. David A. Starrett as SUNY Fredonia’s new Executive Vice President and Provost, effective August 15, 2021. The appointment includes a concurrent tenured position as Professor in the Department of Biology.
I am looking forward to working with Dr. Starrett and the faculty and staff as we go forward in the university’s next chapter. His background in the natural sciences, and his extensive research, teaching, and academic leadership experience make him highly qualified to assume this role. Also, Fredonia’s potential for future growth throughout the university, especially in the areas of science
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