Dean Milligan | Photo by Wright State University
Wright State University (WSU) announced the appointment of Dr. Barry Milligan as vice provost of Academic Affairs and dean of the Graduate School.
This appointment is a part of a larger effort to fill multiple vacant positions in WSU upper administration.
Experience
Before his promotion, Dr. Milligan served as the interim dean of the Graduate School and as a WSU English professor. Dr. Milligan was also part of the Faculty Senate and served on the review board for the College of Liberal Arts and English programming.
Before coming to WSU, Dr. Milligan received his master's and doctorate in English at Duke University and is well versed in English and the Liberal Arts.
Duties
Dr. Milligan will continue his work in the Graduate School and in the Division of Academic Affairs while working closely with the new Interim Provost Oliver Evans as well as Cheryl Meyer, Lafleur Small, and Tammy Kahrig, all of whom are vice provosts. Dr. Milligan will also continue working with faculty, staff and students.