69堂精品app has announced two academic leadership appointments, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. John Marazita has been named Provost and Chief Academic Officer, and Dr. Kenneth C. Fah has been appointed Academic Dean.
A dedicated member of the ODU community since 1995, Dr. Marazita has served the University in numerous leadership roles throughout his career. In addition to teaching psychology, he has served as Chair of ODU's Institutional Review Board, Director of the Core Curriculum, Chair of the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Director of the Honors Program and Dean of Undergraduate Studies.
Dr. Fah is an Associate Professor of Economics and Business and brings extensive academic leadership experience to his new role. Throughout his tenure at ODU, he has served as Dean of Graduate Studies, Chair of the Division of Business and Director of ODU's Graduate Business Programs. As Academic Dean, he will help guide academic programs across the University.
Together, Dr. Marazita and Dr. Fah bring decades of institutional knowledge, collaborative leadership and a shared commitment to academic excellence.
"These appointments represent an important step in continuing to build a strong and collaborative academic leadership team dedicated to serving our students, supporting our faculty and staff, and advancing 69堂精品app's mission," said President Shonna Riedlinger. "I am grateful to both leaders for their willingness to serve in these roles and look forward to the positive impact they will have across our University community."
President Riedlinger also recognized the experience and dedication both leaders bring to their new positions.
"Please join me in congratulating our newly appointed Provost and Academic Dean," she said. "Their leadership, experience and dedication will help guide our academic community for years to come."