Ohio University s President M. Duane Nellis will resign from his post in June, two years before his contract is set to expire.
Nellis announced Thursday that he will step down as the university s 21st president on June 30 but will remain at OU in Athens and transition to a faculty role in the College of Arts and Sciences.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve Ohio University as president these past four years,” Nellis said in a university release.
“I am excited to continue my service to this great university as I return to the work that brought me in to higher education my passion for working with students through teaching, research and service.”
Ohio University President Duane Nellis announced Thursday that he’s stepping down from his post on June 30, two years before his term was scheduled to end.
OU President stepping down; becoming faculty member
ATHENS, Ohio Ohio University President Dr. M. Duane Nellis announced Thursday his plans to end his tenure as President on June 30, 2021, and transition to faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Nellis took office as Ohio University’s 21st President in 2017. Nellis’ career in higher education spans four decades, including 11 years as a university president. He said the timing is right for Ohio University and his family.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve Ohio University as President these past four years,” President Nellis said. “Ruthie and I have truly enjoyed being a part of this University and this community, and I am proud of the many accomplishments we have all made together. I am excited to continue my service to this great University as I return to the work that brought me in to higher education – my passion for working with students through teaching, research and service.”