Buies Creek, N.C.–Dr. Timothy D. Metz, chair of the Department of Biological Sciences at Campbell University, has been named director of Institutional Research, effective fall 2008.Metz, whose research interests include plant molecular biology, plant breeding and genetics, said the skill sets of a biologist aren’t that far removed from those his new position will require.”My experience and skills are a good match for the job requirements of director of Institutional Research,” he said. “I’ve always enjoyed developing surveys and analyzing data for correlations and trends. I am good at simplifying and summarizing complex information.”As director of Institutional Research, Metz will conduct research that supports institutional planning, decision-making, management and external reporting and will oversee and coordinate the assessment functions of the university. Some of his responsibilities will include generating information on vital university operations, programs and long-term emerging trends, generating and maintaining a university fact book and maintaining on-going reports on critical information such as student admission, retention, graduation, program costs and others.”I particularly want to help simplify the process of assessment and make it more understandable for the faculty,” Metz said.Metz received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Illinois in Urbana, graduating with honors. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in botany from Cornell University. Metz came to Campbell as an assistant professor of biology in 1994 and was named chairman of Biological Sciences in 2001. He will continue to teach one biology class per term.Photo Copy: Dr. Timothy Metz
Metz changes hats to become director of Institutional Research