1999
UAS NEWS RELEASE ARCHIVES
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March
5, 1999 University of Alaska President Mark R. Hamilton today named John Pugh as chancellor of the University of Alaska Southeast. Pugh, who has been UAS dean of faculty, replaces Marshall Lind who earlier this week was appointed chancellor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. "The University of Alaska Southeast is an important part of our university system," Hamilton said. "Marshall Lind helped create a strong and iinnovative institution during his 12 years as chancellor, and I know John Pugh will continue that progress." "Before discussing JohnÍs appointment with the Board of Regents, I talked with members of the UAS faculty and staff," Hamilton said. "I was pleased, and not surprised, that there were strong candidates already at UAS. Promoting from within UAS will ensure a smooth transition. John has broad educational experience with the university, he is a former state commissioner, and he is a leader in his community and throughout state." Pugh said, "President Hamilton has a great vision for this university. I am very pleased to join his team. Chancellor Lind has been a great leader over the past decade and he will be a great partner for UAS as he moves to the chancellorÍs position in Fairbanks." Lind plans to assume his duties in Fairbanks after July 1. "We will have several months to work together to ensure a smooth transition," Pugh said. He plans to appoint a search committee immediately for a new UAS dean of faculty. Pugh said, "UAS has excellent administrators, faculty and students at the Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan campuses. IÍm looking forward to working with all of them to continue to improve and expand the universityÍs programs and services." "A strong public university system is the key to a growing, changing economy," Pugh said. "We have an obligation to provide higher quality programs that prepare Alaskans for jobs, citizenship and life-long learning." Pugh has served as dean of faculty at the University of Alaska Southeast for the last three years and was responsible for all instructional programs and faculty at the Juneau campus. Prior to that, he was dean of the School of Education, Liberal Arts, and Science for nine years. Pugh presently serves as a Trustee on the Mental Health Trust Authority. Pugh came to the university after a 15-year career with the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. He served as commissioner of the department from 1983 to 1986. He is a former captain in the U.S. Air Force. Pugh has masterÍs degree in social work from the University of Texas at Austin and a bachelorÍs degree in philosophy from Baylor University. For information contact: -30-
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