David R. Hager, longtime vice provost and associate vice president for academic affairs, stepped down from his administrative position June 30 to return to teaching in the areas of political science and educational leadership.

Calling him “a highly respected member of the faculty and the administrative team,” President Roseann Runte added, “He has worked with so many appointment committees, so many nominations and so many grant proposals that he is inextricably linked with the success and progress of our faculty.”

Hager, who joined ODU in 1969 as a professor of political science and geography, has held a variety of administrative posts since 1973, including dean of graduate studies (1976-81). He has been associate vice president for academic affairs since 1981, and has served as acting provost on five occasions.

John P. Broderick, University Professor of English and Linguistics, will serve as acting vice provost in 2005-06.