Terry A. Osborn, University of South Florida
(USF) Sarasota-Manatee regional vice chan-
cellor for academic and student affairs, will
serve as interim regional chancellor effective
Aug. 1, the college has announced.
Arthur M. Guilford will be stepping down
from his position as regional chancellor effec-
tive July 31 and retiring as of January 2015, a
news release points out. A national search is
under way for Guilford's successor, chaired
by Sophia Wisniewska, regional chancellor of
USF St. Petersburg, the release notes.
"Osborn's interim position will ensure a
smooth transition for USF Sarasota-Manatee
when the new regional chancellor is named
by USF System President Judy Genshaft," the
release continues.
"We are excited about welcoming back our
faculty and students to the fall semester
beginning Aug. 25 and are committed to pro-
viding all of our stakeholders with a seamless
changeover to our new administration," said
Osborn in the release. "Until that time, it is
my honor to serve as Dr. Guilford steps down
at the end of July."
USF SARASOTA-MANATEE NAMES INTERIM REGIONAL CHANCELLOR
Terry Osborn/Contributed photo
Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Clifford Smith,
a senior planner in the City of Sarasota's
Neighborhood and Development Services
Department, to the Florida Historical
Commission, the city has announced.
Smith will fill a seat designated on the board
for a historical archaeologist, a news release
notes.
"This is an incredible honor," said Smith in the
release. "I look forward to working with the
CITY PLANNER APPOINTED TO FLORIDA HISTORICAL COMMISSION
six other board members and recommend-
ing policies to Gov. Scott which will lead to
protecting and preserving our vast historical
resources throughout Florida."
Smith's term began July 11 and will end on
Dec. 31, 2016, the release adds.
He was hired by the City of Sarasota in
December 2006 to staff the historic preserva-
tion program, the release says. %
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