Joel Rudy
Vice President for Student Affairs Joel Rudy, Ohio University's dean of students since 1982, unexpectedly announced his plans to retire from the university on June 12, the day before the undergraduate commencement. Rudy, whose last day at OU was June 30, accepted a position as executive director of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity headquartered in Oxford.

Rudy, 57, came to Ohio University in 1976 as director of Residence Life. He was named associate dean of students in 1978 and then dean four years later. He was promoted to vice president in 1995. Rudy oversaw the development of several programs, including the Leaders hip Program, Center for Community Service, Department of Health Education and Wellness, and Department of Multicultural Programs.

"I have come to love and respect every student with whom I have worked and feel very fortunate to have had such an incredibly positive experience for so many years," Rudy said. "Ohio University is a very special place, made up of very special people."

The Rudys plan to continue living in Athens.

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