Leanne Neilson PROMOTION—Leanne Neilson has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at California Lutheran University. She had served as

interim provost since April. Neilson joined CLU's

psychology faculty in 1993 and has taught in the

undergraduate, graduate and adult degree evening

programs. She is chair of the United Way of Ventura County board of directors. The Simi Valley resident is a

licensed clinical psychologist. Neilson replaces Chris Kimball, who became CLU's president in April.