New CLU provost

Leanne Neilson, PsyD., has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at California Lutheran University. Neilson has served as interim provost since April. She joined CLU's psychology faculty in 1993 and has taught in the undergraduate, graduate and adult degree evening programs. Neilson is chair of the United Way of Ventura County board of directors. The Simi Valley resident is a licensed clinical psychologist. She replaces Chris Kimball, PhD, who became CLU's president in April.