Provost & Vice-President (Academic), Dr. Ilene J. Busch-Vishniac

Effective August 1, 2007 the position of Provost and Vice-President (Academic) is held by Ilene J Busch-Vishniac, a professor of Mechanical Engineering with expertise in acoustic noise control, electromechanical sensor and actuators, and engineering education. Dr Busch-Vishniac earned her PhD in 1981 and previously worked at Bell Laboratories, the University of Texas at Austin and Johns Hopkins University. She has received numerous awards for research, teaching and advising.

Current priorities of the Provost and VP (Academic) include the task force on problem-based learning, the committee on prioritization, the committee on alternative budget models, the development of an implementation plan for Refining Directions, and the successful completion of a number of searches for Deans and AVP positions.