Neun Named Interim Provost at Lock Haven University

RecordStaffOctober 17, 2019Last Updated: October 17, 2019

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LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — Lock Haven University has announced the appointment of Dr. Stephen P. Neun, to interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. Neun’s service began on Monday of this week, as Dr. Donna Wilson, former provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, began her new role as the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) vice chancellor and chief academic officer the same day.

The search process is currently underway for a new provost and vice president for academic affairs at LHU.

Neun returns to LHU after retiring in May as dean of the Stephen Poorman College of Business, Information Systems and Human Services and professor of economics. He previously served in the role of interim provost and vice president for academic affairs last year during LHU’s presidential search.

“We are fortunate to have Dr. Neun back to serve us in this interim role,” said LHU President Robert Pignatello. “It is a critical position and as we undertake the search for someone permanent, having his experience, knowledge and familiarity with our new direction will be very helpful to maintain our forward momentum.”

Neun earned his doctorate degree in economics from the University of Connecticut. In 1982 he joined the faculty at Utica College and while at the institution, was promoted to full professor and earned the Distinguished Award and Harold Clark Jr. Award for Scholarship.

He also has co-authored a book on health economics that is in its sixth edition and wrote articles on executive compensation, stock ownership and physician location. Prior to becoming dean at Lock Haven University in 2013, he was the vice president for academic affairs at Antioch University at New England.

I am excited to take on the position of interim provost and vice president for academic affairs,” Neun said. “I enjoyed my time at Lock Haven University and welcome the opportunity to be part of a university that prides itself in educating our students to achieve their full potential. To be part of that process with such a quality faculty is an honor.”