Originally scheduled to serve as Nebraska’s athletic director through June 2010, Osborne and University of Nebraska-Lincoln chancellor Harvey Perlman have agreed to extend the appointment indefinitely.
They’ll review the position on an annual basis.
“Tom originally agreed to come in temporarily and get the department moving in the right direction. He clearly accomplished that. I believe he now feels comfortable serving on an ongoing basis and I certainly feel comfortable having him do so,” Perlman said in a statement released Wednesday by NU officials.
“The department faces some real challenges and opportunities as we move forward and Tom brings a breadth of experience that can serve the university well,” Perlman added.
When a successor is to be chosen, Perlman said it will be done through an open search process with a committee representing the Athletic Department, the university, and the external community.
“While I think an open process is required, Tom’s advice and counsel will play an important role in the ultimate selection, as will the views of our head coaches.” Perlman said. “It’s appropriate to publicly indicate now that an open process will be adopted in light of the speculation that there may already be a designated successor.”
Said Osborne: “I want to thank Chancellor Perlman for the opportunity to serve as athletic director for a period of time that we both feel comfortable with. I enjoy working with student-athletes, coaches, and other athletic department personnel and hope that together we can serve the people of Nebraska and the university well.”
Article courtesy of Huskerextra.com and The Lincoln Journal Star
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