Former Interim Dean for Student Affairs Greg Boardman has been named to the permanent position of vice provost for student affairs. This promotion follows a 10-month stint as the interim dean. The University has not yet announced a successor to Boardman.

“I am honored and pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the community in this new capacity,” Boardman said in an interview with The Daily. “I will be moving to campus next month, and I look forward to engaging in student life.”

On the agenda for Boardman in the early days of his new position is a focus on the organizational structure of the community.

“I will be looking into adding and restructuring staff,” Boardman said.

This appointment comes at an opportune moment for student affairs.

“We’ll be able to go after new things now, whereas before the office of student affairs was handling a lot,” said sophomore Danny Arbeiter, deputy chair of the Undergraduate Senate.

The ASSU and Graduate Student Council issued a joint congratulatory resolution, unanimously approving Boardman’s promotion at last night’s meeting.

“Having Vice Provost Boardman in his current position is a critical piece in student life on campus,” Arbeiter said. “It’s nice having someone on the inside to work with.”