There is a new leader of the School of Education at St. Cloud State University. Dr. Steve Hoover has accepted the position. He will begin his two year term on June 1.

Hoover has been a member of the SCSU faculty since 1989, has served twice as a department chair and is known for teaching educational psychology and life-span development.

He is expected to work closely with staff and faculty to ensure that regular activities and initiatives will continue in the School of Education. A national search for a permanent dean will begin in the fall of 2016.