Vincennes U. extends president’s contract
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The Vincennes University Board of Trustees has voted to extend the contract of President Chuck Johnson an additional year, taking the term through the end of 2025. Johnson has served in the role since 2015.
Among his accomplishments, the university says Johnson was a driving force behind the creation of the Center for Applied Robotics and Automation and the development of a network of collaborative robot (cobot) labs throughout Indiana, in partnership with Carmel-based Telamon Robotics.
He’s also overseen the development of VU’s numerous work-based learning partnerships, apprenticeships and internships with industry.
“Speaking for the board, we really appreciate the efforts of Dr. Chuck Johnson,” said First Vice Chair Mike Sievers. “We feel he’s really focused on the goals the Board set, and he has achieved a lot of those. We’re looking forward to continuing working with him.”
The board also received an enrollment report that shows an anticipated higher student population at all VU campuses for the spring semester, except for the Jasper campus which is down slightly, according to the university.
Johnson appeared on Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick earlier this year to discuss the university’s expansion of its cobot labs.