Shari L. Bemis, associate professor of Computer Science and currently the assistant dean of the School of Sciences and Social Sciences, will step in to the interim dean’s role on January 1 and serve until Keene State selects a Provost and he or she assumes his or her responsibilities.

“Dr. Bemis’ demonstrated abilities and good work as assistant dean for the past three years made her my choice among several faculty in the school who stepped forward to help,” explained Gordon Leversee, interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. “I appreciate her willingness to take on these added responsibilities and anticipate relatively seamless transitions.”