Peter Gitau, the university’s associate vice chancellor of student life and intercultural relations, will become Northern Kentucky University’s vice president for student affairs Apr. 1. Geoffrey Mearns, NKU president, announced Gitau’s position in a press release Monday. Gitau has served at

SIU since 2008. “I have mixed feelings about it because I have invested a lot here at SIU,” he said.

Gitau said he saw the new position as positive professional development, but he is sad to leave.

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“There are some great programs in place, and I desired to see them grow and mature,” he said. “At the same time, I see the golden opportunity to move on (and) continue helping students in a division that is a little more comprehensive than what I have here.”

Rod Sievers, university spokesperson, said the university was aware of Gitau’s NKU interview and the university wishes him luck.

“He did a fine job here at Southern Illinois University helping the students,” he said. “And I am sure he will do a fine job at Northern Kentucky University.”