Ball State extends president’s contract through June 2029
Ball State University has renewed its contract with President Geoffrey Mearns through June of 2029. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports.
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Mearns began leading the Muncie school in 2017 as the 17th president. Since then, Mearns:
- spearheaded a legislative-approved partnership to run Muncie Community Schools.
- saw Ball State through its centennial year.
- crafted a new school-wide strategic plan.
- oversaw the building of and renovation of a number of campus buildings.
- and recently said the school’s capital campaign overtook its goal of $350 million.
Like other college presidents, he also led the school through an unprecedented global health pandemic in 2020 that shuttered campuses and moved classes online.
In a statement by the university, Ball State Board of Trustees Vice Chair Julie Griffith called Mearns “an exceptional leader.”
Mearns’ previous contract was renewed in 2020 and was to run through June of 2027.
At a trustees meeting where his contract was unanimously renewed, Mearns said he was grateful for the Ball State community’s encouragement and support.
Stephanie Wiechmann is our Managing Editor and “All Things Considered” Host. Contact her at slwiechmann@bsu.edu.
