97-07-14 Martha Garland Named Vice Provost

MARTHA GARLAND NAMED VICE PROVOST FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

     COLUMBUS -- Martha McMackin Garland has been named vice
provost for undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University,
effective Oct. 1.  Garland’s appointment was approved by the
university’s Board of Trustees on July 11.  She is currently
interim undergraduate dean of the Colleges of Arts and Sciences
and associate dean for undergraduate studies in the College of
Humanities.

     She will assume her new responsibilities at the beginning of
autumn quarter.  As vice provost, Garland will oversee all
aspects of undergraduate education, from students’ initial
contact with Ohio State through their graduations.

     In nominating Garland for the job, Senior Vice President and
Provost Richard Sisson said: “Professor Garland is held in
highest regard by her colleagues.  She is a solid scholar and a
wonderful advocate for students, fully committed to furthering a
quality educational experience for our undergraduates.  She has
tackled complex issues with intelligence, tenacity and grace.  We
look forward to having her in this new role.”

     Garland succeeds Robert Arnold, who is returning to the
faculty as a professor of art education after seven years service
as a vice provost.

     “Professor Arnold has launched several outstanding
initiatives that will affect students in tremendously positive
ways for many, many years,” Sisson said.  “He is a dynamic,
articulate spokesperson for students and faculty and a thoughtful
and valued colleague.  We wish him the very best.”

     Garland, 54, earned a bachelor’s degree in history from
Tulane University and the University of London in 1964.  She
holds a master’s degree in medieval history from Cornell
University and a doctorate in modern British history from Ohio
State.  An associate professor of history, she has been a member
of the Ohio State faculty since 1975.

     Garland has served on numerous university committees,
including co-chairing the 46-member Committee on the
Undergraduate Experience (CUE).  The committee investigated all
aspects of the student experience at Ohio State and in 1995
published an extensive report with strong recommendations for
improvements.

     Under the direction of Provost Sisson and Vice President for
Student Affairs David Williams II, many of the CUE
recommendations have already been implemented and others are
under way.

     “I have always been strongly committed to matters concerning
the well-being of undergraduates,” Garland said.  “I am delighted
to have the opportunity of being a voice for our students and a
coordinator of the university’s efforts to provide them with an
absolutely first-rate educational experience.

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Contacts: Richard Sisson, (614) 292-5881
          Martha Garland, (614) 292-1882


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