College of Arts and Sciences

Romano named biological sciences interim chair

Western Illinois University Biology Professor Michael Romano has been named interim chair of the biological sciences department, effective Aug. 1, according to College of Arts and Sciences Interim Dean Susan Martinelli-Fernandez.

Romano fills the position left vacant by the appointment of longtime Chair and Professor Rick Anderson to interim associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences.

“I am grateful to Dr. Romano for stepping in to help us during this period of transition in the college,” said Martinelli-Fernandez. “His experience with faculty and personnel, budget and curriculum will serve the college well in the coming months.”

Since coming to Western in 1984, Romano has served on numerous departmental and University committees. He served as chair of his departmental personnel committee; and he has served as vice president (2004-2007) of the Western Illinois Chapter of University Professionals of Illinois (UPI), the UPI/Administration negotiation of contract agreement (2006-2007), the University Graduate Council (2006-2007) and the Distance Learning Advisory Board (2007). He also served as an elected member of the Upper Mississippi River Research Consortium executive board in the roles of president (2003-2004), vice president (2002-2003) and secretary (2000-2002). He was named Western Illinois’ 2008 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer.

 

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