NDSU Interim Provost David Bertolini has announced Alan Kallmeyer, professor and chair of mechanical engineering, has been named interim dean of the College of Engineering.
“Dr. Kallmeyer is a long-term administrator, having served as chair in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at NDSU for 17 years,” Bertolini said. “Dr. Kallmeyer brings a commitment to faculty, staff and student success and shared governance, and extensive experience in managing budgets, operations, and personnel.”
In addition, Bertolini said Kallmeyer has experience in growing enrollment for both undergraduate and graduate programs, developing relationships with alumni and the business community and securing donations for scholarships and equipment.
Kallmeyer also will continue to serve as interim dean of the College of Business. A national search to fill the dean of business position will be launched in early January. The search committee has been formed and is chaired by Ron Werner Wilson, dean of human sciences and education.
“Please also join me in thanking the search committee, led by Vice Provost Canan Bilen-Green,” Bertolini said. “We are grateful for the crucial role committee members played in this search for an interim dean.”
Search committee members include:
Beth Dahl, industrial and manufacturing engineering
Anne Denton, computer science
Kyle Bosch, dean’s office
Jerry Gao, civil, construction and environmental engineering
Xinhua Jia, agricultural and biosystems engineering
Simone Ludwig, computer science
Alissa Kuntz, dean’s office
Todd Pringle, John Deere Electronic Solutions
Sudarshan Srinivasan, electrical and computer engineering
Chad Ulven, mechanical engineering
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