Fred Wood, vice chancellor for student affairs, has accepted an appointment as chancellor of the University of Minnesota, Crookston.
Wood will begin his new role on July 2, pending approval of the Minnesota university’s governing board. He will serve as the chief academic and executive officer for the Crookston campus, a public baccalaureate institution in northwestern Minnesota with 1,600 students.
Linda P.B. Katehi, chancellor of ٺƵ, said the campus and its community have been fortunate to have Wood as both a leader and a friend. “Fred is a consummate professional, and his heart-felt commitment to this community has been a hallmark of his leadership,” she said.
As head of student affairs at ٺƵ since 2007, Wood has overseen student programs and services including undergraduate admissions, the registrar’s office, financial aid, student housing, advising services, intercollegiate athletics and campus recreation.
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