PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University is dissolving the Office of the Chancellor effective June 1.
The university announced the move as part of a strategic shift in leadership structure to improve operational and financial efficiency.
“As Washington’s R1 land-grant institution, we have an obligation to operate in a way that best serves the communities of our state. As we look to optimize system functionality, this structural change will ultimately provide better support and alignment for our students, faculty, staff, and programs,” said WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell.
This change also means that Student Affair will move to the Office of the Provost. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art will also return to the Provost’s Office and work closely with the university libraries to “amplify their efforts and bring experiential learning around art, museums and galleries to the students and community experience.”
“I’m thrilled to have Student Affairs and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art join the Office of the Provost,” said Executive Vice President Chris Riley-Tillman. “Our offices have worked closely together on student retention efforts, and we look forward to expanding that effort to support the entire student lifecycle, from recruitment through graduation and beyond.”
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