May 21, 2013
Clark to serve as interim dean of engineering
Provost April Mason has announced that Gary Clark, currently senior associate dean of the College of Engineering, will serve as the interim dean of engineering effective immediately.
"I thank Gary for taking on the dean's responsibilities during this time of change," Mason said. "He comes to the interim position with leadership experience as a department head and senior associate dean in the college."
Clark will be point person for the College of Engineering on the University Engineering Initiative Act, serve on the Council of Deans and represent the college in all its activities. He will also be responsible for completing the K-State 2025 strategic planning process for the college and will be instrumental in implementing the plans being developed. A national search will be conducted during the next academic year.
"I have every confidence in Gary as he takes on this new role," Mason said. "Please join me in welcoming Gary Clark as the interim dean of engineering."