Marrett a finalist for
Iowa State presidency

by Sarah R. Buchholz, Chronicle staff

Cora B. Marrett

enior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost Cora B. Marrett interviewed for the Iowa State University presidency Jan. 17 and 18. Marrett is one of five finalists for the position, four of whom were scheduled to interview this week.

    In addition to appearing in an open forum and a diversity forum and meeting with administrators, faculty, staff and students, the candidates are meeting with the state's Board of Regents.
Marrett interviewed second, after Sharon Stephens Brehm, provost and professor of psychology at Ohio University. The other candidates are James L. Melsa, dean of the College of Engineering and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Iowa State; Gregory L. Geoffroy, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Maryland; and Michael M. Crow, executive vice provost and professor of science policy and technology at Columbia University.

      Marrett, who could not be reached for comment, has served as provost since 1997. She was given the title of senior vice chancellor in 1999 as part of a reorganization of the top administrative structure.