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Pamela S. Whitten is an American academic administrator and telemedicine specialist. She currently serves as the 19th president of Indiana University and is the first female president in the university's history.
Learn about the 19th president of IU, the first woman to lead the public research university with seven campuses in Indiana. Find out her vision, achievements, and areas of focus for students, research and service.
Pamela Whitten is the 19th and first female president of Indiana University, a leading public research university with a worldwide reputation. Learn about her vision, achievements, and background on the Office of the President website.
30 de nov. de 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Indiana University's first woman president in 201 years. Find out her impressions of Bloomington, her family background, her interests, and her goals for the university.
- Adjustments and Surprises
- Incredible Complexity
- Sports as ‘The Front Porch’
- A Graduate Workers ‘Crisis’
- Polarized Expectations
Whitten was previously president of Kennesaw State University and provost at the University of Georgia. She said there have been adjustments: like getting a handle on IU’s statewide scope and complexity. “People can tell you, and you can read about it,” she said, “but you don't really have an appreciation for the footprint of Indiana University unt...
Barbara Snyder, president of the Association of American Universities, said it’s a difficult time for university leaders, whether they’re new to the job or not. Along with the usual challenges – managing a complex institution and working with students, faculty, staff, donors and the public – COVID and politics have made the job harder. “What people...
Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton said he’s had only a few interactions with Whitten but more contact with the IU Bloomington provost. He said the city and IU have a strong relationship, with most of the cooperation taking place at the day-to-day staff level. “The mayor and the President need to make sure that continues,” he said. “And I think both o...
Last year, a majority of IU Bloomington graduate student employees signed cards calling for union representation. They held a four-week teaching strike in the spring. Nora Weber, a doctoral student in sociology and a spokesperson for the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition, said the university had failed to act on data showing pay and benefits were ...
Snyder, the Association of American Universities president, said one of the toughest challenges for university leaders is knowing when to speak on controversial issues. “And, in an increasingly polarized society,” she said, “it becomes more challenging by the day.” This summer, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Indiana promptly banned nearl...
16 de abr. de 2021 · Pamela Whitten is a visionary scholar and accomplished educator who will lead Indiana University starting July 1, 2021. She has a Ph.D. in communication studies and is an internationally recognized expert in the field of telemedicine.
11 de nov. de 2021 · Learn about the 19th president of Indiana University, who was inaugurated in July 2021. Find out her hobbies, books, family, and favorite food in this Q&A article.
