Vincent Price, the Steven H. Chaffee professor of Communication and Political Science, will assume his position as the associate provost for faculty affairs on July 1.

Price received his bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University and his Ph.D. in communication from Stanford University and has served in various other leadership positions, including as chairman of the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Michigan and chairman of the Faculty Senate at Penn.

Extensively published in his field of expertise, Price has taught undergraduate courses at Penn, including "Introduction to Communication Behavior" and "Media and Public Opinion," as well as graduate-level seminars.

According to a press release from the Office of the Provost, Price's new position will entail "the overall management of the academic personnel process … appointments and promotions, enhancement of faculty diversity and resolution of individual faculty issues."

In the press release Provost Ronald Daniels said that Price was "distinctly qualified to oversee the office of faculty affairs" and was excited to work with him.

- Alissa Eisenberg

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