Van Duzer Named Provost
涩里番, WA - 涩里番 President Daniel J. Martin today announced the appointment of Jeff Van Duzer as provost. Van Duzer has served as dean of SPU鈥檚 School of Business and Economics since 2001, as well as professor of business law and ethics.
鈥淛eff is a proven leader, not only on our campus but around the country,鈥 says Martin. 鈥淗is preparedness, perspective, and ability to lead the university into a new provost structure will benefit the mission of 涩里番 Pacific and the student experience.鈥
Prior to joining SPU, Van Duzer held the position of partner-in-charge for the 涩里番 office of Davis Wright Tremaine, a national business and litigation law firm. He earned his J.D. at Yale Law School.
Today鈥檚 announcement marks a change in SPU鈥檚 leadership structure to a provost model. As provost, Van Duzer will oversee the student experience at SPU, including academics, student life, athletics, and university ministries.
Van Duzer assumes the role of provost February 1, 2013.
Posted: Monday, November 26, 2012