COLUMBIA, Mo. – The following statement was issued today by Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ of Missouri Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ President Mun Choi:
I join Missouri S&T and the entire Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ of Missouri Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ community in congratulating Chancellor Schrader on her new appointment as President of Wright State Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ.
Dr. Schrader has significantly advanced our mission for excellence in research, education, outreach and economic development. Under her leadership, Missouri S&T’s overall enrollment has grown by 16 percent, while ranked faculty numbers have grown by 18 percent. The university has also seen a 36 percent increase in the number of ranked female faculty, a 59 percent increase in U.S. patents filed and a 26 percent average annual increase in gifts. During her tenure, the university established four “signature” areas to strengthen research and education in fields where Missouri S&T is considered among the nation’s best: Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure, Enabling Materials for Extreme Environments and Smart Living. Missouri S&T is more vital and resilient as a result of her leadership and the many contributions of the faculty, students, staff, alumni and corporate partners. Together, you’ve made Missouri S&T the incredible institution that it is today.
I will be meeting with members of the Missouri S&T community to develop a transition plan and the naming of an interim chancellor. In the coming months, we will launch a national search for a permanent chancellor to continue to build upon the successful programs of excellence at Missouri S&T.
In closing, I’m grateful for Chancellor Schrader’s dedicated service and leadership during the past 5 years and wish her every success in her new position at Wright State Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ.
I look forward to working with all of you.
Reviewed 2017-03-06