“We are pleased to have Brian on board. These are exciting times on the
Pitcher came to the
Before coming to the
Pitcher earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from
“I am attracted by the unique opportunity to work with talented faculty and staff, with mobilized community groups, and in collaboration with regional education institutions to create world-class education opportunity in
Pitcher’s start date is Jan. 17, 2005. He will take over for Nicholas Lovrich, the director of the Division of Governmental Studies and Services at WSU, who became interim chancellor at WSU Spokane July 1. Lovrich succeeded Rom Markin, who had served as interim chancellor since February 2003.
Rawlins praised the work of both Lovrich and Markin in supplying steady leadership during the transition period.
That period has been one of growth in both enrollment and facilities on the Riverpoint campus. Head-count enrollment for WSU in
Construction of the 106,000-square-foot
Meanwhile, the WSU Spokane campus is at the heart of a planned University District, which is being advanced by community and education leaders as a way to enhance economic development and quality of life in the downtown area.
WSU Spokane Web site: www.spokane.wsu.edu.