Associate Provost of Academic Operations Links in Academic Affairs Leonard Johnson Leonard Johnson, Professor of Education in the School of Education, has been appointed Associate Provost for Academic Operations effective January 3, 2017. Johnson brings to the position over 40 years of higher education experience and has been at Ferris since 1998. Most recently, he served as Program Coordinator in the School of Education during the Director’s position search. He was also Chair of the Strategic Planning and Resource Council from 2010 to 2014 and collaborated with faculty, staff, administrators, and community members to advance the University’s strategic plan. Another key leadership position that Johnson has held at Ferris is Chair of the University