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DiGrino Named Interim COEHS Dean
April 20, 2009
MACOMB, IL -- Nick DiGrino, associate dean for administration in the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) at Western Illinois University, has been appointed interim dean of the college, effective April 24, according to WIU Provost and Academic Vice President Jack Thomas.
DiGrino has served as associate dean since 2004. He will serve in the interim position until a permanent dean is hired to replace Bonnie Smith-Skripps, who is retiring this month after 35 years of service.
Prior to being named associate dean, DiGrino served as chair and professor in Western's recreation, parks and tourism administration (RPTA) department from 1986 to 2004. Before joining Western's faculty, he served as coordinator of the leisure services program at Iowa State University and as the director of parks and recreation for the City of Eastlake (OH).
DiGrino has authored and co-authored numerous articles and book chapters within his field, and he has presented at professional conferences internationally. He is an inductee of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, and he has held offices and served on the governing boards of several state and national professional organizations.
DiGrino received his bachelor's degree from Kent State University, his master's degree from Indiana University and his doctorate from Texas A&M University. He is a recipient of Kent State University's School of Exercise, Sport and Leisure Distinguished Alumni Award and Indiana University's Garrett G. Eppley Distinguished Alumni Award.
Posted By: Darcie Shinberger (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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