JONESBORO – Dr. Todd Shields has been appointed as the next chancellor of Arkansas State University, ASU System President Dr. Charles L. Welch announced today.
The dean of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas since 2014, Shields will officially take over as chancellor at A-State in mid-August. He will be introduced on campus later this month.
“I believe that the hiring of Todd Shields will prove to be a truly transformational moment for our university,” Welch said. “He has an extraordinary track record in fostering student success, securing external funds, and managing large, complex academic units. These experiences, combined with his strong reputation and connections statewide, are precisely why the Chancellor Search Advisory Committee recommended his hiring to me. Dr. Shields outlined an exciting vision for our university in areas of community engagement and development, fundraising, academic programming and research. His energy and enthusiasm are contagious, and I cannot wait for our university community to get to know Todd and Karen.”
A Chancellor Search Advisory Committee of 22 individuals representing faculty, staff, students, and community leaders reviewed 44 applicants for the position. After conducting formal interviews with four finalists, the committee recommended Shields.