A new provost has been named to take the reins at Eastern Washington University.

University President Mary Cullinan named Scott Gordon, dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education at the University of Southern Indiana, to the position after a months-long search.

Gordon’s term begins July 1, 2016.

“I am thrilled to have Dr. Gordon join the EWU team, and I look forward to a strong partnership that will focus on student success,” said Cullinan in a press release. “Dr. Gordon’s energy and values align with EWU’s vision of access and a student-centered education. His leadership will also help EWU continue to build strong bridges in all the communities that we serve.”

The appointment comes after former provost Rex Fuller resigned in 2015 to take a job as university president at Western Oregon University.