New director sought to replace Sullivan
A Nationwide search is underway for a director of fraternity and Sorority affairs, after Tom Sullivan accepted a position at Southwest Texas State University.
By Amy Johnson
Staff Reporter

Some Interfraternity Council officials said they would like for a new director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs to be open-minded and willing to change.

Austin Dickson, IFC vice president of recruitment, said the ability to adapt to change and work with traditions are part of the legacy that Tom Sullivan left after his resignation in August.

Sullivan’s resignation as director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs after more than two years has prompted a nationwide search for a replacement. Sullivan, whose last day here was Aug. 22, said he accepted a position as coordinator of campus activities at Southwest Texas State University.

“In the broad scope of things, it’s a promotion for me,” Sullivan said. “An opportunity came up that I couldn’t pass up on.”

Mike Russel, associate dean of Campus Life, said he is taking over the position until the university finds a replacement.

Although the semester has already begun, Russel said he is optimistic about finding a replacement.

“There is a high likelihood that we will find someone soon,” Russel said. “People are more willing to leave their job in mid-semester.”

Russel said a search committee will meet next week to discuss replacement options. The committee will be composed of one faculty member, three students and four Student Affairs staff members, he said.

A nationwide search for a replacement officially began Aug. 3, Russel said. He said the search team is not looking within the university for a replacement.

Russel, Panhellenic Advisor and Program Coordinator Stephanie Williams and Campus Life Coordinator James Parker are all working together and sharing different roles while a replacement is sought.

“It’s important to keep communication flowing well,” he said. “It’s important to make sure all tasks are being covered.”

Russel said qualifications for director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs are a master’s degree in student personnel or a related field and three to five years experience with fraternity and sorority affairs, Russel said.