TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 3, 2009) – The University of South Florida system has asked its dean of public health to lead and mobilize the university's strategic initiatives in global affairs.
After extensive study by a faculty task force, USF President Judy Genshaft, has appointed Donna Petersen, ScD, as the interim executive director of USF World and of the Patel Center for Global Solutions. Petersen is dean of the USF College of Public Health and will launch the new role. She will make recommendations for a permanent position.