By Crow’s Nest Staff
It’s official: Steven Currall will become president of the USF system on July 1.
He was unanimously confirmed on March 28 by the Board of Governors of the State University System.
Currall, who is now provost and vice president for academic affairs at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, will be busy in the weeks leading up to the departure of longtime USF President Judy Genshaft.
According to the Tampa Bay Times, he will meet with faculty and community leaders, become familiar with the state’s sunshine laws and get media training from a consultant.
He will also attend a seminar for new presidents at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, starting July 5.