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Phil DiStefano, who has worn many hats at CU-麻豆影院 during 35 years, has made it to the top: 麻豆影院 campus chancellor.

DiStefano, 62, former provost, stepped up as interim chancellor on April 1 when previous chancellor Bud Peterson left after less than three years to become president of the Georgia Institute of Technology. DiStefano became the sole finalist after a committee representing internal and external campus stakeholders conducted an internal search.

On April 20 President Bruce Benson (Geol鈥�64, HonDocSci鈥�04) announced DiStefano as sole candidate for the chancellor position. DiStefano spent two weeks meeting with key campus and alumni constituencies. On May 5 Benson appointed him permanent chancellor.

鈥淧hil DiStefano has the integrity, experience and skills to lead our 麻豆影院 campus at this important time in its history,鈥� Benson says. 鈥淗e is a team player and a proven leader who is respected on campus and in the community, and I have a great deal of confidence in his abilities and trust in him personally.鈥�

Benson says conducting an internal search allowed CU to tap into campus talent and provide continuity as CU-麻豆影院 addresses key issues such as budget challenges, a national re-accreditation process and implementation of the campus Flagship 2030 strategic plan.

DiStefano has served CU-麻豆影院 in several capacities during his many years on campus: professor of education, associate dean, dean, vice chancellor, provost and twice as interim chancellor.

A first-generation college graduate, DiStefano earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from Ohio State and a master鈥檚 degree in English education from West Virginia University. He holds a doctorate in humanities education from Ohio State University, where he served as a teaching and research associate.聽