Dear Colleagues:
It is my pleasure to inform you that Kendra Sharp will serve as Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development (AVP) effective on Aug. 1. In this part time role, Kendra will be responsible for assisting with the development and oversight of programs to support the professional success and advancement of a diverse and outstanding faculty at all ranks, and the recognition of faculty excellence and provision of awards; and assisting in the development and oversight of the Academic Leadership Academy and coordination with other university-wide training and mentoring programs for academic leaders.
Kendra will also continue in her part time role as the Senior Advisor for Global Affairs, providing strategic leadership and advice to University leadership related to developing and tracking the implementation of a global strategy for greater internationalization of Oregon State University. As many of you know, the internationalization strategy has been under development since January 2019, has undergone a robust engagement process, and will be finalized and announced this fall. The Office of Global Affairs (formerly Office of International Affairs) recently became a unit of the Office of Faculty Affairs. The relevant web sites will be updated to reflect this change.
Kendra’s part time tenured position in the College of Engineering will also continue.
I am pleased to welcome Kendra to the Office of Faculty Affairs and look forward to working with her to support the success of our faculty and advance the internationalization strategy.
Susan Capalbo
Senior Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs