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"The Institute is a great symbol of the vision and innovation that have been hallmarks of Virginia for 400 years.  In just a few short years, the Institute has become a critical driver of the economic revitalization occurring across Southside, and its importance to this region and to the entire Commonwealth will only continue to grow."

-- Governor Timothy M. Kaine

Transition Committee

Meeting Dates

October 3          IALR

October 10        Hotel Roanoke

October 17        IALR

October 24        IALR - cancelled

November 1      IALR

November 8      IALR

November 15    IALR

November 29    IALR

December 13    IALR

All Decemberr meetings will be held on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. at IALR.

IALR Transition plan information

Niles Appointed Interim Executive Director

Recently retired VT Dean Dr. Jerome (Jerry) Niles will serve as Interim Executive Director of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.  Appointed by the IALR Board of Trustees, Niles replaces Dr. Tim Franklin, who has accepted a position with Penn State University, effective Nov. 26th.  For a full story on the appointment of Dr. Niles, click on the following link:   Dr. Jerry Niles Named Executive Director (PDF)

Information about the transition process will be posted to the website as it develops and can be accessed by clicking the following links:

Franklins to Leave the Institute

Tim Franklin's Letter of Resignation

Tim Franklin’s "Stay the Course" Letter

Nancy Franklin's Letter of Resignation

Announcement regarding Appointment of Dr. Karen DePauw to lead Planning and Academic Program Development Division following the departure of Nancy Franklin

"Executive Committee Meeting Minutes, August 30, 2007"

Danville Register & Bee - “Highs and Lows: A quick take on the Dan River Region”

Danville Register & Bee - "Franklins have mixed emotions about leaving Institute"

Danville Register & Bee - "Directors of an idea"