SIU Board of Trustees Selects Randy Dunn as President
The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees today selected Dr. Randy J. Dunn as the eighth president of the SIU system.
Dunn is presently president of Youngstown (Ohio) State University where he assumed those duties in July 2013. He was selected after a five-month national search.
“Congratulations to Dr. Dunn on his appointment,” said SIUE Chancellor Julie Furst-Bowe. “Thank you to Glenn Poshard for all of the contributions that he has made to SIUE’s success during his tenure as system president.
“Under Dr. Poshard’s leadership, SIUE has enjoyed overall growth and an ever-increasing academic profile. Personally, I am thankful for his guidance and counsel during my nearly two years as chancellor.
“Looking forward, SIUE awaits the new opportunities that occur with new leadership. We understand the many challenges that face higher education and SIUE, in particular, as we strategically plan for the next 5-to-10 years.
We are confident that Dr. Dunn’s experience, dedication and innovative spirit will continue to push SIUE to greater heights.”
Dunn spent nine years at the Carbondale campus. He became an associate professor of education in 1995 and was selected chair of the Department of Education in 2000.
In 2004, Dunn became superintendent of education for the Illinois State Board of Education. He served as Murray State University’s president from May 2006 to July 2013.
Dunn earned a bachelor’s in teacher education and a master’s in educational administration and foundations from Illinois State University. He achieved a doctorate in educational administration from the University of Illinois.
Dunn will succeed Glenn Poshard who has served as SIU president since 2006.
Photo: SIU Board of Trustees Chairman Randal Thomas advises the media of the selection of Randy Dunn as the eighth SIU president.
