A new interim dean has been named to the College of Communication. Jean-Claude Bruno Teboul will begin his new position March 15 and finish out the 2013-2014 academic year.

Teboul joined the college in 1992 as an assistant professor in the department of communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The past six years, he filled the role of assistant dean to Dean Jacqueline Taylor in the College of Communication.

Since its inception, the College of Communication has doubled their enrollment and increased the courses available. With those achievements behind him, Teboul is grateful for his position.

“I appreciate the recognition by the faculty and staff and am honored to serve as the interim dean,” said Teboul.

Patricia O’Donoghue, the interim provost of the university, had the final decision on naming the interim dean, but she consulted the entire faculty and staff as well. O’Donoghue said Teboul was the ideal candidate with “his extensive history, leadership and forward-looking attitude.”

The search for a new dean for the College of Communication has not yet begun. The university will begin the process with a nationwide search spring quarter.

In the meantime Teboul will focus on his new role as interim dean. He said he would like to explore more study abroad options for students to connect with universities around the world.

“I like problem solving, creating new opportunities for students who are excited about the options they have, and working in an environment where the staff is excited to be at work and believes in the mission of the college,” said Teboul.