Tony Fernandez
The Idaho State Board of Education has selected Lewis-Clark State College Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Tony Fernandez as the college’s interim president, while a national search will be conducted.
Fernandez, who has been LCSC’s provost since 2003, was chosen to step in for Dene Thomas, who is leaving this summer.
LCSC interim President Tony Fernandez comments on his appointment.
Before serving as LCSC’s provost, Fernandez, 62, was a dean at Fort Hays State University in Kansas for eight years and a professor of biology and plant pathology at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and the University of Wyoming at Laramie. He did his undergraduate work in Southern California, and earned his doctoral degree from Washington State University.
Paul Agidius
Idaho State Board of Education outgoing President Paul Agidius says a national search will be conducted for the presidency, and Fernandez will be allowed to seek the post.
Idaho State Board of Education President Paul Agidius talks about the search process.
Thomas has been president at LCSC since 2001. She announced last month she has accepted the presidency at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, and will begin those duties on July 1.
