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WSU appoints William Decatur as new chief financial officer

Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson announces the appointment of William Decatur as vice president for finance and business operations, treasurer and chief financial officer, effective May 29, 2015.

He replaces Rick Nork, who is retiring this year.

The vice president for finance and business operations is the chief financial and business officer of Wayne State University. Reporting to the president, the vice president is responsible for business and auxiliary operations, fiscal operations, investment, debt and risk management, facilities planning and management, human resources, procurement and strategic sourcing, and real estate. This position is a key strategic and managerial role at Wayne State University.

The vice president also serves as treasurer of the university’s Board of Governors and holds the same position on the board of the university’s foundation.

Decatur, who has more than 30 years of financial management experience, recently served as senior vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer at Virginia Commonwealth University, overseeing the major operational units in the division. He also has held similar leadership positions at various higher education institutions, including Rhode Island School of Design, Ohio University, the University of Toledo, Georgia State University and Shawnee State University. In addition, he served in the Ohio Office of Budget and Management.

“I count it a privilege to join the leadership team and contribute toward the high academic and operational standards of Wayne State University,” Decatur said.

Decatur received his law degree and a master’s in public administration from The Ohio State University and his undergraduate degree from Miami University of Ohio.

Criminal Advocacy Program Video Make–Up Seminar


The Detroit/Wayne County Criminal Advocacy Program will hold its Video Make-up Seminar April 10 at 1:30 in Jury Assembly Room 10 of the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice. Analyzing the recent decisions of the United States Supreme Court. Moderator will be Susan Reed and the speaker will be Patrick Corbett.
 

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