Capedeville recommends that Jimeno be appointed provost

Montana State University-Northern Chancellor Alex Capdeville is recommending that the Board of Regents appoint interim provost Cheri Jimeno as permanent provost at the university, rather than going through a search to fill the position.

"She complements me well," Capdeville said. "She's a good fit, she wanted the job and she brings a nice demeanor with her. She works with people well.'

Jimeno took the interim position on Oct. 3 after Provost Roger Barber took an interim position as deputy commissioner of academic and student affairs in the state Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education o...