Washington State University selects T. Chris Riley-Tillman as next Provost
He will start his work as Washington State University Provost on July 1, 2024. He is an expert in evidence-based educational practices and is an experienced higher education leader.
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Washington State University selected T. Chris Riley-Tillman as the next Provost. He is an experienced higher education leader and expert in evidence-based educational practices. He will join the position from July 1, 2024. He will succeed Provost and Executive Vice President Elizabeth Chilton.
“I am honored to serve Washington State University as its next provost. The opportunity to be a part of this historic institution is tremendous, and I look forward to learning about the work of its outstanding faculty and staff in the months ahead," Riley-Tillman said.
“Chris’s experience as a professor, department chair and administrator will be critical to his work as provost. His role as the academic leader of our institution will require open and transparent communications with faculty — particularly as we begin the process of conducting a systemwide administrative and programmatic review — and I am confident he will rise to the occasion,” said WSU President Kirk Schulz.
About T. Chris Riley-Tillman
He currently serves as Dean of the College of Education & Human Development at the University of Missouri. He holds the H. Hook Dean’s Chair in Educational Renewal. T. Chris Riley-Tillman is a Professor in the Department of Educational, School & Counseling Psychology.
He was one of three finalists invited to make presentations to the WSU community earlier this month following a nationwide search. He previously served as the University of Missouri’s associate provost of faculty affairs and institutional effectiveness.
His publications include more than 80 journal articles and six books on the topic of strategy implementation, social behaviour assessment, and single-case design. He earned his doctorate in school psychology from Syracuse University.
President Kirk Schulz to retire in June 2025
Schulz was hired as the university’s 11th president in 2016. He recently announced his plan to retire in June 2025. The WSU Board of Regents will lead the search for a new president and work closely with President Schulz to ensure a seamless transition.
“These last eight years as president of Washington State University have been some of the best years of my career. I am immensely proud of what we’ve accomplished together to educate students, conduct ground-breaking research, and improve the lives of Washingtonians. I look forward to continuing this work over the next year, and I look forward to supporting the Board of Regents in their search for my successor,” said President Schulz.
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