CSU Channel Islands has named an administrator from Chico State University its next provost and vice president for academic affairs. <\/p>\n
Gayle Hutchinson, dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Chico State, will take over the job this summer. The provost oversees the universitys academic programs. <\/p>\n
Hutchinson was not available for comment Wednesday afternoon. <\/p>\n
She succeeds Dawn Neuman, who plans to return to the classroom at Channel Islands, where she will teach botany. <\/p>\n
Hutchinson was selected from among five finalists. As part of the selection process, the university hosted receptions at which the public could ask the finalists questions. The candidates also met with faculty members, students and key administrators. <\/p>\n
Hutchinson received her bachelors degree in physical education and a doctorate in education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She received her masters in teaching analysis and curriculum development from Columbia University. <\/p>\n
In 2005, Hutchinson participated in the American Council of Education Fellows Program, which prepares people to serve in administrative positions in universities. <\/p>\n
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