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KENNETH G. FURTON Provost and Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Florida International University, PC 526, Miami, Florida 33199; Tel: 305-348-2151; Fax 305-348-2994; [email protected] EDUCATION 1986-1988 Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe), Swansea, Wales, U.K. Postdoctoral Research Associate (Nuclear Chemistry) 1983-1986 Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Ph.D. in Chemistry (Analytical) with a minor in Biology 1980-1983 University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL B.S. in Forensic Science with a minor in Chemistry EXPERIENCE 2014-present Provost and Executive Vice President, COO, Florida International University, Miami, FL 2007-2014 Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL 2008-present Director Emeritus, International Forensic Research Institute, FIU, Miami, FL 2004-2007 Associate Dean for Budget, Facilities and Research, College of Arts & Sciences, FIU, Miami, FL 2001-2004 Associate Dean, Budget & Facilities, College of Arts & Sciences, FIU, Miami, FL 2005-2007 Co-Director and Director of Strategic Planning and Research, IFRI, FIU, Miami, FL 1997-2005 Founding Director, International Forensic Research Institute (IFRI), Miami, FL 1996-2003 Founding Director, FIU Forensic Science Certificate Program 1988-2003 Director, Criminalistics Chemistry Program, FIU, Miami, FL 2001-present Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, FIU, Miami, FL 1997-2001 Chair, Department of Chemistry, Florida International University FIU, Miami, FL 1993-2001 Associate Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, FIU, Miami, FL 1994-1997 Graduate Program Director, Department of Chemistry, FIU, Miami, FL 1988-1993 Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, FIU, Miami, FL 1989-1995 Adjunct Professor, Department of Marine and Atmospheric Chemistry Kenneth G. Furton Curriculum Vitae University of Miami-RSMAS, Miami, FL 1986-1988 Lecturer, Senior Research Assistant, Chemistry Department, University of Wales, Swansea, U.K Postdoctoral Research Assistant, British Nuclear Fuels (BNFL), Sellafield, U.K. 1983-1986 Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 1985-1986 Research Consultant, Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology Wayne State University Medical School, Detroit, MI 1983 Forensic Science Intern, Chemical Analysis Unit Crime Laboratory, Detroit Police Headquarters, Detroit, MI 1981-1983 Student Escort/Patrolman, University of Central Florida Police Department Lab/Research Assistant, UCF Chemistry Department, Orlando, FL MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES National Academy of Inventors Fellow 2016 American Chemical Society - Past Chairman, South Florida Section 1993-94 American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Elected Fellow American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors, Academic Affiliate AWARDS AND HONORS 2012 Selected as a Charter Member of FIU Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors 2011 Appreciation Award as judge of Eukanuba 1st Police & Military Detection K9 Competition 2010 Elected as a Member of Phi Beta Kappa 2009 Lifetime Brotherhood Award, Pi-Phi Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha (founding advisor) 2008 Selected as one of 12 members of U.S.-China NSF Delegation of Science Deans 2008 Collegian Award, Wayne State University 2006 Appreciation Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Ronald E. McNair Program 2005 FIU President’s Council Outstanding University Professor Award 2004 Appreciation Award from Florida Highway Patrol Academy 2003 Recognition of Commitment and Service Award to the ACS Project SEED Program 2003 National Academy of Sciences Panel Invitee “Biotechnology Applications for Improving the Detection Capabilities of Canines” 2002 Pacific Northwest Police Detector Dog Association Appreciation Award 2001 Special Achievement Award (for 11 years of service to FIU Libraries) 2001 U.S. State Department/Metro-Dade K9 Training Center Appreciation Award 2001 FIU Foundation Excellence in Service Award 1999 Florida SUS Board of Regents Teaching Incentive Program Award 1999 FIU Faculty Senate Service Award (For Service on Research I Task Force) 1998, 99 FIU Faculty Senate Service Award (For Service as Chair of Univ. Library Cmt.) 1997 California Narcotic Canine Association (CNCA) Appreciation Award 1996 International Association of Forensic Sciences Young Investigators' Award 1996 FIU Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award 1993 FIU Foundation Excellence in Research Award Updated 01/09/2020 Page 2 of 106 Kenneth G. Furton Curriculum Vitae 1986 David F. Boltz Award in Analytical Chemistry 1985 Thomas C. Rumble University Graduate Fellow 1984 Phi Lambda Upsilon (National Honorary Chemical Society) FIU SERVICE (to the University) 2014-present Provost and Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Florida International University. Responsible for the oversight of the University’s curricular, instructional and research affairs. Oversee the way FIU creates, disseminates and certifies knowledge. Manage the Universities 11 academic colleges, 1600 faculty and over 5000 staff with an annual budget in excess of $1 Billion. 2016-present CAVP appointed Provost representative on the Florida Virtual Campus Executive Advisory Council. 2015-present CAVP liaison for the common LMS initiative. Lead task force for the College Association of Vice Presidents in selecting a common Learning Management System for the entire Florida State University System comprised of 12 state Universities. 2007-2014 Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Academic leader of the College of Arts & Sciences, the oldest and largest College at Florida International University. Oversee and manage the College’s 16 academic departments, 66 centers and programs and over 1,000 faculty and staff, housed within three thematic schools. With an annual budget of over $100 million and an enrollment of over 25,000, representing nearly half the student body at FIU, the College plays a vital role in developing students into engaged global citizens dedicated to life-long learning. Since 2007, the College has raised over $42 million in philanthropic gifts and increased its research grants from $27 million to over $60 million in 2013. 2009-present Successfully led the searches for FIU executive positions including the Dean of Hospitality and Tourism Management, the Dean of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Executive Director of Alumni Relations and the Dean of Libraries. 2009-present Team Leader, APLU’s Science and Math Teacher Imperative Leadership Collaborative Liaison for FIU in the Association of Public and Land Grant Institution’s Science and Math Teachers Imperative. One of 26 APLU universities chosen nationwide to participate in the 123 universities accepting responsibility and leadership to produce more and better math and science teachers. 2012-present Board of Directors, FIU Foundation FIU representative appointed by the President. Florida International University Foundation, Inc. (FIU Foundation) was established in 1969 to encourage, solicit, receive and administer gifts for scientific, educational and charitable purposes for the advancement of Florida International University and its objectives. 2008-present Board of Directors, FIU Research Foundation Dean representative appointed by the President of FIU. Established in 1997, the role of the FIU Research Foundation includes promoting, encouraging, and assisting the research and training activities of faculty, staff, and students of FIU through income from contracts, Updated 01/09/2020 Page 3 of 106 Kenneth G. Furton Curriculum Vitae grants, and other sources, such as income derived from or related to the development and commercialization of University work products. 2008-present Member, FIU Operations Committee Elected by fellow Deans as Dean’s representative to the University Operations Committee composed of Provost and Vice Presidents 2009 Member, Presidential Advisory Search Committee Committee responsible for providing the FIU Board of Trustees’ Presidential Search Committee with insight and recommendations regarding the selection of the fifth president of FIU. Mark B. Rosenberg was selected as FIU President on April 25, 2009. 2004-2007 Associate Dean of Budget, Facilities and Research, College of Arts & Sciences The mission of the Office of Research at the College of Arts and Sciences is to meet the administrative needs of the College's research community including helping to identify, obtain, and administer external research funds (current total C&G annual budget of approximately $30M). Staff includes an Assistant Director of Research, a grant specialist, a financial manager and an office assistant. The Office of Research also coordinates with accountants in departments and Centers and Institutes where Arts & Sciences faculty are affiliated. Also oversee and have signature authority on all College E&G accounts (approximately $57M), foundation accounts (approximately $10M) and auxiliary accounts (approximately $5M). 2001-2004 Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Office of Budget and Facilities The areas of responsibility for this office include all issues of college budget planning and management (current total E&G annual budget of approximately $57M) as well as current space allocations/maintenance and future space and emergency planning. This office coordinates facilities management and inventory, faculty contracts and adjunct contracts. In addition, the office works with most of the staff and administrators in the College on issues including enrollment and adjunct budgets, C&G