The brand new Dean beforehand labored for former U.S. Senator John C. Stennis and former Ag Secretary Mike Espy.

On Thursday, the Mississippi Establishments of Increased Studying (IHL) authorised Professor Frederick G. (Fred) Slabach to function Dean of the Ole Miss College of Regulation. He begins his new place with the college on July 1, 2023.

Slabach can be becoming a member of the College of Mississippi from Texas Wesleyan College, the place he at the moment serves as President and College Professor.

“I need to ensure that all potential college students and their future employers know what a fantastic legislation college Ole Miss has,” Slabach stated upon being chosen in January. “The standard is there from the college, the workers, the talents coaching, the doctrinal training, all of it. I need to be sure all people is aware of what we do, in order that we will entice the top-quality college students that I do know need our high quality training.

In line with Dr. Noel Wilkin, Provost and Govt Vice Chancellor for Tutorial Affairs, the provide was prolonged to Slabach after a nationwide search that attracted “a well-qualified pool of candidates.”

Slabach isn’t any stranger to Mississippi, having acquired his Bachelor of Science diploma in Political Science from Mississippi School, his Juris Doctorate from the College of Mississippi College of Regulation, and his LL.M. from Columbia College College of Regulation.

The college says Slabach has had a distinguished and profitable 25-year profession in greater training that features 13 years in authorized training and 12 years as college president.

As well as, Slabach served in a wide range of positions in authorities together with as Legislative Counsel to former Mississippi U.S. Senator John C. Stennis, the President Professional Tempore of the U.S. Senate. He went on to serves because the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations on the U.S. Division of Agriculture below former Secretary Mike Espy. In 2006, Slabach was named CEO and government secretary of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Basis the place he oversaw the choice course of and managed the muse’s $55 million belief fund till he stepped down in 2010.

Slabach’s spouse, Melany Neilson is a twice-published creator who was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for her 1989 ebook, “Even Mississippi.” The 2 have three kids.