Bazzani retiring; Rugg named successor

Stephen K. Rugg has been named vice president for administration and comptroller of the university. The appointment was announced by UI President James J. Stukel in a mass mailing to the campuses. Rugg will replace Craig S. Bazzani, who is retiring on April 30.

Rugg has served the university for l7 years, most recently as associate vice president for planning and budgeting.

The responsibilities of the vice president for administration and comptroller include overseeing major university functions – business and finance, human resources, and administrative computing; serving and working with state agencies on such issues as the Procurement Act and the university’s capital budget; and advising the board of trustees on investments.

"This position is vital to the university, especially in the current economic climate, and I am extremely pleased to have someone of Mr. Rugg’s capabilities serving in this capacity," Stukel wrote.

Bazzani has served the university for almost 25 years. "His loyalty to this institution is unwavering," Stukel said, "and all of us who have had the privilege to work with him over the years will miss him. We extend to him our very best wishes and appreciation."