Oliver H. Evans | Photo by Matt Gubancsik | Ferris State University
Wright State University (WSU) President Sue Edwards announced the appointment of Dr. Oliver Evans to serve the role of interim provost in a campus-wide statement Wednesday morning.
The position
The university provost position has recently been held by current WSU President Sue Edwards, who held the position for nearly two years before being promoted to president. Douglas Leaman then filled the vacant position as interim provost from January 2020 until February 2021.
Due to the Interim Provost Leaman’s transfer to another university, the position will be filled by Dr. Evans pending a permanent appointment in fall 2021.
Overview
Dr. Evans is an experienced leader who has served in many higher education roles at different universities across the nation, including that of the provost.
He also holds experience in the liberal arts and humanities, with degrees in English, including his doctorate. This experience will prove valuable to the liberal arts portion of WSU.
Goals
As interim provost, Dr. Evans will work closely with President Sue Edwards and other WSU administration to alleviate administrative duties, help carry out university plans, help with university goals of enrollment and retention and navigate through staff and administration appointments.
Dr. Evans will start his new duties Feb. 22, 2021.
