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EOU Names Kelly A. Ryan as 13th President<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

During her extensive career, Dr. Ryan has served as Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor, Dean, and Professor. She has been a leader in efforts to support student access and success, advance academic programming and engagement, and build community relationships and partnerships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eastern Oregon University\u2019s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Dr. Kelly A. Ryan as the University\u2019s 13th President on Tuesday, May 9. Ryan will officially begin her duties on July 1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryan succeeds Tom Insko, and Interim Co-Presidents Richard Chaves and Lara Moore, who have led the university since last September. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen we found out over nine months ago that we would need to begin the search for a new president, the undertaking seemed daunting,\u201d said Board Chair Cheryl Martin. \u201cAnd here we are, ratifying an excellent candidate that will take the baton and with a loyal, hardworking and wonderful team, continue the race to Ascent 2029 \u2013 EOU\u2019s strategic plan.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m incredibly grateful to the Board for their approval and I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in this process,\u201d Ryan said. \u201cWhat I saw when I visited was an internal and external community that is dedicated to EOU\u2019s Ascent. I couldn\u2019t help but be swept up in your enthusiasm for EOU and the hard work that\u2019s gone on there and in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process for identifying a new president at EOU began in September 2022. A 22-member search committee of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community leaders developed the leadership profile, reviewed applications, identified and interviewed semi-finalist candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe committee members were dedicated and diligent in their work over what added up to hundreds of hours, collectively,\u201d Nicole Howard, committee member and Professor of History said. \u201cPeople listened carefully to candidates and to one another, engaged in meaningful debate, and consistently arrived at thoughtful conclusions.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The committee recommended three finalists, who visited campus during the last two weeks of April, each spending one and a half days learning about the university, including interviews with the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am very proud of the process of hiring the next President of Eastern Oregon University. Three students, including myself, were members of the search committee,\u201d Isaac Insko, committee member and agriculture entrepreneurship student, said. \u201cWe had a large group of diverse backgrounds and provided the Board of Trustees with qualified candidates. I am excited for students to meet the next President.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryan will be on campus to attend the EOU Board of Trustees spring meeting and other events on May 17-18, including a public reception for the new president, with details forthcoming. Additional trips to Oregon are being scheduled prior to Ryan\u2019s official start date in July.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am so proud of everyone that ran a lap to help get us to this successful point,\u201d said Martin to the Board and audience. \u201cAt times it was exhausting, but I know everyone helped out to reach this very exciting finish. You are all heroes to me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryan holds a Ph.D. in history from the University of Maryland, College Park, a Master of Arts in History from Boston College, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from George Mason University. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryan currently serves as the Interim Chancellor at Indiana University Southeast. Ryan led efforts to increase student retention by six percent, and built relationships that enhanced IU Southeast\u2019s reputation and community impact. She also developed partnerships with local mayors and government leaders to increase college-attendance rates through tuition agreements and enhanced campus accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to her role as Interim Chancellor, Ryan served in several roles at IU Southeast, including executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, dean of the school of social sciences, coordinator for the department of history and professor of history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Dr. Ryan\u2019s impressive academic and administrative credentials, high level of public communication skills and her engaging manner of leadership was found to be very compelling to the university community and the Board.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Cheryl Martin<\/strong>
Chair, EOU Board of Trustees<\/p>\n\n\n

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“I think Dr. Ryan will do an amazing job, she has the skills, and is certainly capable of running the institution.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Caitlyn Cevallos<\/strong>
Search Committee Member & President of ASEOU<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“It is noteworthy that Dr. Ryan’s interview drew the most widespread support from the committee. We were energized by our conversation with her, and that enthusiasm was in evidence again during her campus visit.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Nicole Howard<\/strong>
Search Committee Member and Professor of History<\/p>\n\n\n

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“I’m optimistic for the coming days, and I hope to see a bright future for the university.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Isaac Insko<\/strong>
Search Committee Member & ASEOU Student Sentaor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Search Process Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n
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Presidential Search Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Presidential Search Profile <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Presidential Search Committee <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Comments or questions can be emailed to the Board of Trustees at board@eou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To read the FAQ, please visit eou.edu\/presidential-search\/faq<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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