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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Expect long delays on I-5 in Northern California ... Patridge offered Medford city manager job ... Lost is found for Medford car lot victimized by thefts ... Expect long delays on I-5 in Northern California ... Patridge offered Medford city manager job ... Lost is found for Medford car lot victimized by thefts ... SOU names Linda Schott as its new president Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 13, 2016 at 5:01 PM Updated Jun 13, 2016 at 5:16 PM Posted Jun. 13, 2016 at 5:01 PM Updated Jun 13, 2016 at 5:16 PM » Social News Linda Schott, president of University of Maine at Presque Isle, has been named the next president of Southern Oregon University following a unanimous vote today of the SOU Board of Trustees. She will succeed Roy Saigo, who will retire in July after serving as president of SOU since July 2014. “We are extremely pleased to have a person and educator of Dr. Schott’s quality to be the next president of SOU,” SOU board Chair Bill Thorndike said in a news release. “Following our nationwide search, and out of a very deep pool of competitive applicants, her qualifications, experience and interactions with the SOU community elevated her to the top.” Schott holds a doctorate in history and humanities from Stanford University, a master’s degree in history, also from Stanford, and a bachelor’s degree in history and German from Baylor University. Prior to becoming president of University of Maine at Presque Isle, Schott held various positions in higher education teaching and administration, including dean of the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Fort Lewis College in Colorado; associate dean for the College of Arts and Sciences at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti; and numerous faculty appointments. “We are certain that Dr. Schott’s leadership style, vision and values are aligned with the SOU mission and that she is a great fit for the university and the greater Rogue Valley community,” Thorndike added. "I'm thrilled to have been selected as the next president of Southern Oregon University. SOU has a strong history and a bright future, and I am privileged to be able to serve as its president,” Schott said in the release. “My husband, Tom, and I fell in love with the campus and the community during our interview, and we look forward to doing great work and building new friendships in the years ahead." Schott will assume the presidency July 29. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 13, 2016 at 5:01 PM Updated Jun 13, 2016 at 5:16 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501