Shostak's work with staff and students at Central Florida made him attractive to Ohio University, said Vice President for Regional Higher Education James Bryant. He had done some unique things at Central Florida, particularly in the areas of continuing education, conference development and Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Shostak said he is enthusiastic about his plans to implement new ideas and use technology more effectively. Shostak, who also will teach in Ohio University's School of Applied Behavioral Sciences and Educational Leadership, earned an Ed.D. in educational leadership from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J., a master's degree in student development from Michigan State University, and a bachelor's degree in English from Cornell University. He replaces Joseph Tucker, who retired from the position of associate vice president of lifelong learning at the end of October.
Tucker remains a professor of political science.