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Baylor VP to take helm at East Texas university
MARSHALL, Texas — Baylor University vice president Samuel “Dub” Oliver has been named president of East Texas Baptist University.
The announcement came from ETBU Board of Trustees chair Hal Cornish after a special called trustee meeting Wednesday afternoon, the college said in a press release.
Oliver will succeed current president Dr. Bob E. Riley who is retiring effective July 16, 2009, after 17 years at the helm.
Oliver currently serves as the Vice President for Student Life at Baylor University. He has served in various positions and has been employed at Baylor for 16 years. Dr. Oliver will join ETBU as its 12th president effective June 1, 2009.
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By Dave
October 15, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this
Thank goodness. Now BU can advance with one less hurdle.
By Fred
October 16, 2008 5:02 AM | Link to this
And the Waco Tribune continues to kiss the Green buttocks of Baylor University.
By Travis
October 16, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
I can’t even begin to explain the loss of leadership Baylor University will experience. Dub consistently led by example. His passion for the university, and in particular students, was contagious. He held others accountable for doing what they say they will do and never let the poorly represented be forgotten. Whether it be the student body or the house keeping staff, Dub Oliver was everyone’s champion. I appreciate his service will greatly miss him while he is gone. He was a true representation of a follower of Christ. Best of luck in his future journeys and I hope to see him back on campus in the future. Love and Respect Dub.