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Finalist Named for Georgia College & State University Presidency

Atlanta — June 15, 2012

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Dr Steve Michael Dorman

Upon recommendation of Regent Doreen Stiles Poitevint, chair of the selection committee, the Board of Regents has selected a finalist for the presidency of Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA. The finalist is Dr. Steve Michael Dorman.

Dr. Dorman currently serves as dean and professor in the College of Health and Human Performance at the University of Florida in Gainesville, a position he has held since 2006.

Prior to his current position, Dr. Dorman served as professor and head of the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University. Before becoming head of the department, he served as professor and division Chair.

In 1996, Dr. Dorman served as graduate coordinator working with master and doctoral students in Health Science Education and Health Behavior. He also served as the director of the Master of Public Health degree program, an interdisciplinary degree program initially sponsored by the College of Medicine, College of Health Professions and College of Health and Human Performance at the University of Florida.

Dr. Dorman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Lee College in Cleveland, Tennessee. He earned a Master of Public Health Degree in Community Health Education going on to complete his doctoral studies and earning his Ph.D. in Health Education, at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

The Board of Regents will take final action on the selection of the next president of Georgia College & State University at a future meeting.

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