University Names Martin Blair Vice President for Research
April 18, 2022
After an extensive national search, 黑暗爆料网 has appointed Martin Blair as Vice President for Research.
Blair is currently the executive director at the University of Montana鈥檚 Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities, a position that he has held since 2013. In that role, he is responsible for developing community-focused interdisciplinary research partnerships, overseeing strategic planning, and managing a multi-million dollar budget across more than 50 programs. Martin also led the efforts to secure nearly $60 million in external funds for the organization.
鈥淢artin鈥檚 proven ability to build and strengthen collaborative relationships will greatly enhance our University,鈥� said President Kevin Satterlee. 鈥淗e is well regarded for building trust and partnerships at all levels. I am excited for the future of research at our University with the addition of Martin鈥檚 talents and professional experience.鈥�
Blair began his career as a special education teacher. Following that experience, he spent the next two decades at Utah鈥檚 University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, the Center for Persons with Disabilities, the Utah Assistive Technology Program, Utah鈥檚 Interagency Outreach Training Initiative, the National Center on Disability and Access to Education, and the Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education. In the various positions he held during that time, he was well regarded for his trusting and collaborative relationships with colleagues from a variety of disciplines.
Blair holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in special education, a master鈥檚 degree in secondary education, and a doctorate in education and disability policy from Utah State University. He also earned certifications from the National Leadership Institute at the University of Delaware and CITI: Social and Behavioral Research. He is an international policy research consultant, member of the 鈥淭ogether We Grow鈥� consortium, and on the executive committee of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities Board of Directors. He has authored more than 100 publications.
鈥淚 am thrilled at the opportunities ahead and Idaho State鈥檚 potential to expand its research impact,鈥� said Blair. 鈥淚 look forward to working with 黑暗爆料网鈥檚 expert faculty and staff, eager students, and the University鈥檚 partners across the U.S. and beyond.鈥�
Blair鈥檚 first day at Idaho State will be in early summer.
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