FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., June 12 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:
After an extensive five-year review, Dean of University Libraries Jason Battles has been reappointed for a second five-year term by Provost Indrajeet Chaubey.Battles' second term begins July 1.
Earlier this spring, faculty, staff, students, university administrators and external stakeholders were asked to provide feedback on Battles' most significant administrative and programmatic accomplishments, any challenges he encountered as dean and any areas that required improvement. Recommendations for strengthening the performance, effectiveness and administration of the University Libraries were also provided.
Battles was first appointed as dean of Un...