Lorraine Davis’ second review regarding the Office of International Affairs revealed several serious structural issues and resulted in Vice Provost of International Affairs and Outreach Chunsheng Zhang’s transfer to Johnson Hall, where he will serve as special assistant to the president and provost for International Affairs.
Effective May 15, Zhang will be replaced temporarily by Stephen Durrant, currently head of the East Asian Languages department.

This is the second of two reports on the Office of International Affairs that Provost Linda Brady requested. It addressed the overall management of the office, including goal-setting and performance, staff development, financial management and communication issues.
Davis, special assistant to the president and provost, recommended “mediated intervention” in the office’s management issues, particularly in the financial unit. David Landrum, financial services director in the Provost’s office, will step in to help resolve International Affairs’ financial problems.