As the final patches of snow prepare to melt, Michigan Technological University announced the appointment of David Flaspohler as the new Dean of the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Sciences. Flaspohler, who has been serving as interim Dean since 2022, was selected after a national search and has been with the university since 1998. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Wildlife Ecology and a Master of Science in Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development from the University of Wisconsin.
The Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Andrew Storer, expressed his gratitude to the search committee for identifying Flaspohler’s qualities that will benefit the college. His background in wildlife ecology and conservation biology will undoubtedly be an asset as the college continues its commitment to environmental research and education. Flaspohler’s years of teaching at the university show his dedication to the institution and its students.
As spring arrives, Michigan Technological University is preparing for a change in seasons, bringing a sense of leadership and experience to the institution with Flaspohler’s appointment as Dean of the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Sciences.
