Vittrup will hold a one-year term and is charged with representing the interests of students as well as the interests of the State of Texas and the university system.
As the chief compliance officer for UNT and the UNT System, he will be responsible for creating and implementing a university and system compliance program.
On Tuesday, Jan. 16 (the first day of classes for the 2007 spring semester), the University of North Texas System will launch a new chapter in the history of higher education in the city of Dallas.
When University of North Texas at Dallas emerges as the first full-fledged, public university inside the Dallas city limits in the next few years, it will already have its own individual colors, its own mascot, its own word marks and a permanent campus in southern Dallas.
The event, "Building New Opportunities Through Education," will begin at noon. UNT System Chancellor Lee F. Jackson will report on progress at the UNT at Dallas campus.
Dr. Celia Williamson, special assistant to the provost and vice president of academic affairs will begin serving as interim vice provost and associate vice president for academic affairs August 1.
The UNT System Board of Regents are expected to vote July 18 (Tuesday) in a specially called meeting to confirm Scott Ransom, D.O., M.B.A., M.P.H., as the fifth president of the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
Since 2000, Bataille has served as the chief academic officer of the 16-campus UNC system.
A recognized scholar of Native American literature, Bataille’s professional career has focused on issues of diversity, civil rights and ethnic studies.
The selection of Dr. Ransom completes a nationwide search following Dr. Ronald Blanck's October 2005 announcement that he would step down once a successor is approved.