The retired provost will return to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to serve as interim assistant to the chancellor for University Advancement. He will oversee activities in the UWSP Foundation, Alumni and University Relations, and News Services.

Bill Meyer, who retired last summer after more than 30 years at UWSP, will begin his acting duties next week. Bruce Froehlke, foundation president and head of advancement since 1997, recently resigned from the position. Froehlke is on special assignment until June 30 conducting research on fund-raising for the university. 

"We have called upon Bill, a seasoned administrator, to provide the stewardship and the leadership needed during this period of transition," said UWSP Chancellor Tom George. "He�ll work with foundation and advancement staff, faculty, administrators and the foundation board to assist with the transition and to plan for the future. Throughout his long career, Bill has always provided the kind of stability and vision the university will again be able to rely on during a period of change."

Meyer started his career at UWSP in 1968 as a faculty member in the School of Communicative Disorders. For six years, he served as director of the Center for Communicative Disorders and as the school�s associate dean for five years. Meyer spent a decade as associate vice chancellor for Personnel and Budget plus an additional year as acting assistant chancellor for Student Life. Following two years as acting vice chancellor, he became the provost/vice chancellor in 1997.

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