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Lindsay selected
as new provost
Graduate dean appointed by president
by Lacey Hulsey
Co-Editor in Chief
The search for the new provost for the University
of Dallas successfully ended with the appointment of Dr. Thomas
Lindsay, currently dean of Braniff School.
Dr. Lindsay will leave his current position
as dean and assume his new role as provost in the fall, Monsignor
Milam Joseph, president of the university, said. "I
wanted to choose the person who would be the best selection for
the common good of the university," Monsignor Joseph said.
The decision was made by Monsignor Joseph after
the provost search committee had presented a report on the qualities
and recommendations of the three finalists.
Dr. Charles Eaker, professor of chemistry and
member of the search committee, said, "We tried to present
the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate in our report. But
ultimately, it was the president’s decision to make."
Before making his final decision, Monsignor
Joseph met personally with the top two candidates. "I
was very conscious of the magnitude and importance of my decision
and its long- term effects upon the university," Monsignor
Joseph said. "I wanted to make sure
that my decision would continue the leadership that the current
provost Dr. Glen Thurow has done for the past eight years,"
he said.
In making his selection, Monsignor Joseph not
only examined those objective qualities, that were laid out by the
search committee, but also he considered subjective qualities, such
as personality and compatibility. "The
subjective considerations were very important because as provost,
this man will work collaboratively and cooperatively with the administration
as the chief academic officer," Monsignor Joseph said.
Aside from his ability to work well with others,
Dr. Lindsay’s strong commitment to the liberal arts also set
him apart from the other candidates, Dr. Eaker said. "His
ability to articulate his great love for the liberal arts is so
important," he said.
In fact, Dr.
Lindsay said he initially was attracted to UD...
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