Dean Bohn Steps Down

Dean Thomas W. Bohn led the Park Schooll through a time of exciting growth.

Thomas W. Bohn, who as dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications for 23 years led it through a period of phenomenal growth in both size and prestige, stepped down from that position in July. "Dean Bohn provided outstanding leadership at a critical time in the College's growth," says Provost Peter Bardaglio. "We are grateful for his dedication to advancing the College's mission and personal commitment to achieving excellence in its communications programs."

Bohn hasn't left the College, how-ever. He has taken on a special two-year appointment with the Office of the Provost and the Office of Institutional Advancement in which he will help foster the growth of the College's off-campus programs --- notably the London Center and Washington Semester Program --- and work to raise funds needed to support the College's programs and initiatives.

Bohn's fund-raising efforts as dean helped result in the two largest single donations in College history and contributed to the Park School's improved facilities and programs, which led to its enhanced reputation and ability to attract top-quality faculty, staff, and students. During his tenure he over saw the planning and opening of Roy H. Park Hall (1989); the inauguration of the Ithaca College Communications Program in Los Angeles (1994); and the creation of the Russian-American Journalism Institute (2003).

Garry Brodhead, associate provost and dean of graduate studies, is serving as interim dean while a national search for a new dean is undertaken. Music professor and chair of graduate music Greg Woodward is serving as interim dean of graduate studies for the current school year.

Photo by Charles Harrington