Three More Finalists Hold Open Forums for the Interim Dean of Science, Health and the Environment

Three more finalists for the Interim Dean of Science, Health, and the Environment will hold open forums.

Dr. Jeff Bodwin is Professor of Chemistry and Chair of the Department of Chemistry at Minnesota State University, Moorhead. He has been at MSUM since 2003. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Michigan. Dr. Bodwin is Coordinator of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. He served as Acting Dean of the College of Science, Health, and the Environment at MSUM from for the 2014 to 2015. He serves on numerous high-profile committees, including the University Planning and Budget Committee. His open forum is Friday, April 22 from 12:00 to 1:00 in CMU 203.

Dr. Clyde Jensen is President and Owner of Continuum Biomedical Consultants, Inc., which assists higher education institutions and healthcare-related companies with biomedical education and research needs. He is Vice President for University Relations and Executive Consultant and Adjunct Professor at the University of Western States, in Portland, Oregon. He received his Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Physiology from the University of North Dakota. Dr. Jensen has vast teaching and administrative higher education experience, including serving as Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math at Mt. Hood Community College, in Gresham Oregon. His open forum is Monday, April 25 from 11:00 to 12:00 in CMU 203.

Dr. Allan Hoffman works with Higher Education Management Consultants, in Cave Creek Arizona. He received his Ed.D. in Adult and Higher Education Instruction from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. Dr. Hoffman has vast teaching and administrative higher education experience. He has served as President of the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute, and as CEO of Ottowa University, Arizona Campuses. He has been Vice President for Instruction at Hartnell College in Salinas California, Dean of the College of Health Professions at Des Moines University, and Dean of the College of Health at California State University, Dominguez Hills. His open forum is Tuesday, April 26 from 11:00 to 12:00 in CMU 203.