President's Office

Hello Truman Colleagues! I am happy to share that we have an interim provost and an interim dean.  Dr. Tim Walston, current Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics, has agreed to serve as Interim Provost starting July 1, 2025.  The current Associate Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics, Dr. Steve Hudman, […]

Dear Colleagues: The Truman State University Board of Governors met this past Saturday under the leadership of Phil Christofferson, Board Chair.  In addition to their meeting, the Board participated in committee meetings, a working session, and toured the Kirk Building. During their regular meeting, the Board approved the Operating Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Academic Promotion […]

Good morning, Truman Community! Provost Eric Freedman has accepted a provost position at another college (that college has not yet announced that Eric will serve as its new provost) and will begin his new position on July 7, 2025. In the two years that he has served as Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and […]

Dear Colleagues: After 52 years of impressive and dedicated service, Dave Rector, Vice President for Administration, Finance and Planning, will retire on June 30, 2025.  His retirement necessitates some changes in our organizational structure.  Effective July 1, 2025: Business Office, Physical Plant, and Campus Planning will temporarily report to the President until the position is […]