Ricky Telg, interim associate dean in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, will become the PIE Center’s director around July 1.
Senior Vice President of Agriculture and Natural Resources Jack Payne announced the decision to IFAS on Friday. With the move to the PIE Center, Telg will also return to his role as professor in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.
Telg is already familiar with the PIE Center, having joined faculty and staff at the inaugural advisory board meeting as well as offering guidance on various research, communications and training programs.
“I have been fortunate to play a small role in the PIE Center throughout the years,” Telg said. “I’m eager to continue the impressive journey Tracy Irani and so many others have created and foster the high-quality work of our faculty, staff and graduate students.”
Telg, who received Teacher of the Year honors in 1997 and 2011, replaces Tracy Irani, who was appointed chair of the Family, Youth and Community Sciences Department in April.
