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Human Resources Update

Colleagues,

Fantasy Sharrett, EIU's Director of Human Resources, has accepted another great opportunity and will be departing EIU on September 18.  We are grateful for her leadership and service to EIU.  In her short time at EIU, she has made a lasting impact on this department and our employees.  

Beginning immediately, Dr. Todd Vilardo will serve as the Interim Director of Human Resources.  Todd comes to EIU after having recently served as the part-time Director of Human Resources for the Charleston Community School District and before that a long career in K-12 education in the Charleston and Mattoon schools.  Please welcome Dr. Vilardo to our EIU community.  Additionally, Danielle Goehner will provide interim supervision and support to the HR employment team. 

A search for the next permanent Director has already been launched, and we hope to conduct interviews in the coming weeks. If there is anyone in your network whom you think would be a good candidate for this position, please encourage them to apply.

We are confident that our team of HR professionals will continue to provide exceptional service and support to EIU employees and the campus community throughout this transition.