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Geoffrey S. Mearns starts May 15
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Geoffrey S. Mearns answers questions from the media before greeting students, faculty and members of the Muncie Community Jan. 24 in Sursa Hall. The Board of Trustees announced Wednesday that Mearns will begin serving as president May 15.
Ball State's next president moves up starting date Staff Reports The Board of Trustees announced today that Geoffrey S. Mearns will begin serving as president May 15. “This is an exciting time at Ball State University, and we are eager to have Geoff join us,” said board chair Rick Hall said in a press release. “Preparing for our centennial, guiding us to a
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City attorney Megan Quirk said the city is cooperating with the investigation, and the building commissioner’s office is up and running. Mayor Dennis Tyler also spoke briefly against the advice of his attorneys, as well as Quirk. Tyler apologized to the city employees for the trouble the FBI investigation has caused and said there are no allegations of criminal acts against the city. The mayor began to speak about the indictment; however, before he could finish, Quirk interrupted and said, “Pardon me,
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new strategic plan, building on our enrollment successes — there’s much to celebrate, and every member of the Ball State community is looking forward to collaborating with Geoff as we take the university to the next level.” Mearns will begin “relationship building” with key internal and external stakeholders and start learning about the university’s history, as well as the opportunities and challenges that currently exist. Trustees said Mearns will also oversee the university’s resources and strengthen partnerships with “key
constituencies.” The incoming president’s onboarding process will be guided by a Presidential Transition Committee, appointed by Interim President Terry King, and an executive advising firm, Franke Associates. “Those resources will provide me with different and diverse perspectives that will help me make strategic, informed decisions for the long-term health and well-being of Ball State University,” Mearns said in a press release. “I’m thankful to university leadership for
providing these tools and excited to get to campus to begin working with the faculty and staff, students, alumni, donors and friends. Together, we will build a bright future for Ball State.” Mearns is the current president at Northern Kentucky University and will leave NKU after spring commencement May 7, according to The Northerner.
we are not speaking of the indictment.” Quirk was asked repeatedly about the city officials that were named in the indictment. The indictment mentions “city official A” and “another city official.” Quirk said she thinks the two city officials named in the indictment are the mayor and another unknown city official based on the wording of the indictment. The city said it will not be commenting any further on the indictment. Tim Horty, spokesman for the U.S. attorney’s office, said 38-year-old Nichols was arrested by the FBI this morning on corruption-related charges and had his initial appearance this afternoon at the federal courthouse in Indianapolis. According to the indictment, Nichols was charged with 16 counts of wire fraud, one
count of theft of government funds and 16 counts of money laundering. Nichols abused his position as Muncie building commissioner by enriching himself through sham bidding practices, according to the indictment below. Beginning in July 2015, Nichols and others embezzled, stole, obtained by fraud or otherwise converted at least $376,625 in city funds. The FBI issued search warrants at Nichols’ office and home on Jan. 5, and a computer tower and government documents were confiscated. “Seeking out and investigating public officials who exploit their official position for personal gain ranks No. 1 on the FBI’s criminal priorities list and is the sole purpose of the Indiana Public Corruption Task Force,” said FBI Special Agent in
Charge W. Jay Abbott in a press release Feb. 15. “The indictment and arrest of the City of Muncie Building Commissioner Craig Nichols is one more step in an ongoing investigation which seeks to identify and bring to justice any and all public officials or private citizens who have committed federal crimes and victimized the tax paying citizens of Muncie, Indiana.” Assistant U.S. attorney Tiffany J. McCormick, who is prosecuting this case for the government, said Nichols faces up to 20 years’ imprisonment if convicted of all charges.
Until Mearns’ arrival, King will remain in his role as interim president. Contact Daily News with any questions or concerns at news@dailynews.com.
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