Tarleton State University’s Dr. Karen R. Murray today announced that she’ll step back from her role as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs in summer 2022, following more than three decades at the school.
In addition to initiating Tarleton’s outreach efforts in Fort Worth and Waco, Dr. Murray has served in several leadership positions since arriving in 1987, including Associate Vice President for Curriculum, Assessment and Outreach; Assistant Vice President for Curriculum and Outreach; and head of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. She was named Provost in July 2011.
“Tarleton has been fortunate to have Dr. Murray’s dedicated leadership for over 30 years,” said university President James Hurley. “I am extremely grateful for her service. Her tireless work to create degree programs and partnerships has taken our institution to record heights and fueled an impressive list of academic gains.”
As the university’s chief academic officer, the Provost is responsible for administering all academic programming and services. An executive search firm will assist in finding Dr. Murray’s replacement.
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