College of Science Dean Kevin Carman failed in his bid to become Montana State University’s new provost, according to a report by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle in Bozeman, Mont.
Carman was one of four finalists for the position and visited the MSU campus Sept. 15 and 16 to meet with students, faculty and administrators. He also conducted campus and community forums.
Carman told The Daily Chronicle he was “not out looking for jobs” other than the MSU position. When his application for LSU’s vice chancellor for research and economic development position was questioned, he announced that search had been suspended.
The winning finalist was Martha Potvin, former dean of the college of arts and sciences and biology professor at the University of North Dakota, according to an MSU news release.
Potvin will be the first   woman to permanently hold the position and will begin duties in January.
“Dr. Potvin will be a wonderful addition to our university,” MSU President Waded Cruzado said in the Oct. 1 release. “Her background and qualifications make her an excellent fit for MSU.”
Carman was unavailable for comment Wednesday.
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