Southern Campus appoints new dean

by Mary Ellen Hardies
Online News Editor

Ohio University alumnus Dan Evans was named dean of Ohio University's Southern Campus in Ironton, Ohio, effective July 1, 2001.

Evans has served as dean of Wright State University's Lake Campus in Celina, Ohio since 1994. He is replacing Bill Dingus, who retired in September after serving as dean for 24 years.

Associate Dean for Admissions and Registration Eric Cunningham is serving as interim dean until July.

The Southern Campus is the largest of Ohio University's five regional campuses with an enrollment of more than 2,500 students.

Charles Bird, Ohio University vice president for regional higher education, said in a news release that he is pleased Evans was named dean.

"He will provide experienced, energetic leadership and is a strong addition to regional higher education," he said in the release.