Van Duzer Named Provost
ΒιΆΉΣ³Ορ, WA - ΒιΆΉΣ³Ορ President Daniel J. Martin today announced the appointment of Jeff Van Duzer as provost. Van Duzer has served as dean of SPUβs School of Business and Economics since 2001, as well as professor of business law and ethics.
βJeff is a proven leader, not only on our campus but around the country,β says Martin. βHis preparedness, perspective, and ability to lead the university into a new provost structure will benefit the mission of ΒιΆΉΣ³Ορ Pacific and the student experience.β
Prior to joining SPU, Van Duzer held the position of partner-in-charge for the ΒιΆΉΣ³Ορ office of Davis Wright Tremaine, a national business and litigation law firm. He earned his J.D. at Yale Law School.
Todayβs announcement marks a change in SPUβs 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