Friday, September 24, 2010

Interview: Berman's goals for UIS

University of Illinois Trustees have approved the appointment of Harry Berman as University of Illinois-Springfield Interim Chancellor. Chancellor Richard Ringeisen is retiring at the end of October.

Berman has been on campus for more than 30 years. He has served as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at UIS since 2005. Berman says he has several goals for the University and expects a working relationship with the U of I's larger campuses in Chicago and Urbana-Champaign.

Berman does not plan to apply for the permanent position.

He spoke with WUIS Public Radio's Jenna Dooley in a September 24, 2010, report.

Listen to Berman's Interview