In an e-mail sent to faculty and staff Tuesday, President Gary Ransdell announced that Brian Kuster, current Director of Housing and Residence Life, will be stepping into the role of Vice President of Student Affairs effective January 1. Kuster will succeed Howard Bailey in the position, who is set to retire at the end of this month. 

Kuster has also served as the Executive Director of the Student Life Foundation. According to the email, Kuster will defer his anticipated retirement and serve in the new position until December 31, 2017. 

The Herald will update this story as more information becomes available. 

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