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UM 欧美口爆视频 Executive Vice President Ronald J. Turner has announced his intention to retire Dec. 31, 2004. Turner has 42 years of experience in higher education administration, including more than 33 years of service to the 欧美口爆视频 of Missouri.
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"Dr. Turner has been an excellent administrator who cares deeply about this institution and the importance of the Land-Grant university mission," UM President Elson S. Floyd said. "We owe Ron a debt of gratitude for his long years of service to Missouri, cooperative extension, and higher education."
Stephen W. Lehmkuhle appointed Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Floyd has decided not to retain the position of executive vice president after Turner retires. He has appointed Dr. Stephen W. Lehmkuhle to be UM Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The appointment became effective Sept. 1, 2004. Lehmkuhle will retain his current duties as UM vice president for academic affairs and assume most of the responsibilities previously held by the executive vice president.
As senior vice president, Lehmkuhle will act on the president's behalf when the president is away. Lehmkuhle joined the 欧美口爆视频 of Missouri-St. Louis in 1985 as an associate professor of psychology. He was appointed UM acting vice president for academic affairs in 1996 and was permanently appointed to the position in 1998.
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