Shari Smith Representing APson VPAA Search Committee

Shari Smith, Associate Director, Center for Online Learning Research and Service,
University of Illinois at Springfield.

PRESIDENT MICHAEL Hogan has selected Shari Smith, Associate Director, Center for Online Learning Research and Service, University of Illinois at Springfield, as the AP rep on the search committee for Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA). 

SMITH, IN applying for the post, noted, “I would lend a voice to the importance of online learning in the academic future of the University of Illinois. In addition, I have strong interest in promoting AP retention and expanding professional development and opportunity for APs, faculty, and staff in the University. Through the University Administrative Fellows, I'm familiar with the system-wide needs and strengths of the three campuses and have heard from many departments who ultimately would report to the VPAA. Finally, I believe in the diversity of talent that exists in the ranks of Academic Professionals at the U of I and would like to be of service to this very talented group of people."