Dr. Sharon Johnson completed her first year as dean of students at Pitt on July 1. A day… Dr. Sharon Johnson completed her first year as dean of students at Pitt on July 1. A day later, Pitt announced that Johnson accepted an appointment from Provost James Maher’s office to the School of Education, where she will be a full-time member of the higher education administration faculty.

When asked about Johnson’s alternatives to accepting the appointment, University spokesman Robert Hill declined to comment. Johnson was out of town and could not be reached for comment.

The provost named Jack Daniel, vice provost of academic affairs, as interim dean of students. For the remainder of Daniel’s long-planned absence during July and August, Robert Pack will serve as the acting dean of students. Pack currently holds the position of vice provost of academic planning and resources management.

The dean of students oversees the Office of Student Affairs, the department of the University that coordinates extracurricular activities and student services with academic affairs. Programs administered by the Office of Student Affairs include Student Health Services, the Counseling Center, Pitt Program Council and student government.

The senior staff of the Office of the Provost consists of six vice provosts and one assistant provost. Johnson