Two Finalists Named for Interim President of St. Cloud State University

(KNSI) — Minnesota State has named two finalists in its search for the interim president of St. Cloud State University.

Larry Dietz (above, left) served Illinois State University as president from 2014 to 2021, vice president for student affairs from 2011 to 2014, and tenured associate professor from 2011 to 2021. He was a tenured professor, vice chancellor for student affairs and special assistant to the chancellor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and served in various capacities at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and a master’s and a doctorate from Iowa State University.

Henry Morris (above, right) has served Minnesota State University, Mankato, since 1990 in several capacities, including his current role as vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion/senior diversity officer, which he has held since 2020. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College (NY), a master’s from the University of Rhode Island, and a doctorate from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

A feedback survey will open on Tuesday, April 2nd, at 8:00 a.m. and close on April 7th at 11:59 p.m.

A community session is being held off campus on April 4th at 8:00 a.m. for Dr. Dietz and at 4:l5 p.m. for Dr. Morris. The two will also meet with administrators, students, staff, and faculty that day.

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees is expected to consider Chancellor Scott Olson’s recommendation at its April 17th meeting.

Dr. Robbyn Wacker announced in November 2023 that she would step down at the end of the academic year.

The anticipated start date of the interim president is July 1st, 2024.

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