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May 19, 2004

Sona Andrews Selected As New Provost For Boise State University

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Editor�s note: Dr. Andrews� first name is pronounced �sauna� Sona Andrews, vice provost for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has been named the new provost at Boise State University. Andrews replaces Daryl Jones, who will retire at the end of June after 18 years as a professor and administrator at Boise State. Pending State Board of Education approval, Andrews will assume her new position at Boise State on August 1. �Boise State University�s metropolitan mission, quality programs and talented faculty and staff are a tremendous asset to the students it serves, the community of Boise and the citizens of Idaho,� Andrews said. �I am delighted for the opportunity to contribute to its bright and exciting future.� Boise State President Bob Kustra said Andrews is a good choice for the job. �Dr. Andrews brings energy, intellect and experience at a metropolitan research university to the job of provost. She will be a tremendous asset as we work toward our goals of increasing our research capability, adding new graduate programs and increasing the quality of the undergraduate experience.� Andrews, a geography professor, began teaching at the University of Minnesota in the 1980s and gained most of her administrative experience at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she served as assistant vice chancellor, associate vice chancellor and vice provost. She also served a fellowship with the American Council on Education. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee serves more than 25,000 students at 11 schools and colleges and its research standing is among the top 102 public universities in the nation. Andrews� vita can be viewed at by clicking here* *in Adobe PDF format -30- Media Contact Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275

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