David L. Chicoine
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David L. Chicoine is the President of South Dakota State University
, a position he had held since January 1, 2007. He is also one of 11 directors on the board of directors
of Monsanto Company, an appointment announced on April 15, 2009.http://monsanto.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=703
Dr. Chicoine and his wife, Marcia, are both alumni of South Dakota State University
, where David received his B.S.
and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha
fraternity. He also holds an M.S.
from the University of Delaware
, an M.A.
from Western Illinois University
, and a Ph.D.
from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
. Dr. Chicoine is also one of 11 directors on the board of directors
of Monsanto Company, a life sciences
corporation.
As a benefit for his seat on the Board of Directors for Monsanto Chicoine will receive approximately $195,000 in restricted stock according to the formula for non-employee compensation Form 8-K, filed April 20, 2009 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This compensation is believed by some (including members of the SDSU student body) to represent a conflict of interests.
Prior to becoming President of SDSU, Dr. Chicoine served as senior officer for technology commercialization and economic development for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
, and for six months served as interim Vice President for Academic Affairs.
South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University is the largest university in the U.S. state of South Dakota, located in Brookings. A public land-grant university and sun grant college, founded under the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act, SDSU offers programs of study required by, or harmonious to, this Act...
, a position he had held since January 1, 2007. He is also one of 11 directors on the board of directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
of Monsanto Company, an appointment announced on April 15, 2009.http://monsanto.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=703
Dr. Chicoine and his wife, Marcia, are both alumni of South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University is the largest university in the U.S. state of South Dakota, located in Brookings. A public land-grant university and sun grant college, founded under the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act, SDSU offers programs of study required by, or harmonious to, this Act...
, where David received his B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha is one of the largest men's secret general fraternities in North America, having initiated more than 280,000 members and held chapters at more than 300 universities. It is a member of the North-American Interfraternity Conference and was founded by Warren A. Cole, while he was a...
fraternity. He also holds an M.S.
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
from the University of Delaware
University of Delaware
The university is organized into seven colleges:* College of Agriculture and Natural Resources* College of Arts and Sciences* Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics* College of Earth, Ocean and Environment* College of Education and Human Development...
, an M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
from Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University is a public university founded in 1899 as Western Illinois State Normal School. Like many similar institutions of the time, Western Illinois State Normal School focused on teacher training for its relatively small body of students. As the normal school grew, it became...
, and a Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is a large public research-intensive university in the state of Illinois, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Illinois system...
. Dr. Chicoine is also one of 11 directors on the board of directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
of Monsanto Company, a life sciences
Life sciences
The life sciences comprise the fields of science that involve the scientific study of living organisms, like plants, animals, and human beings. While biology remains the centerpiece of the life sciences, technological advances in molecular biology and biotechnology have led to a burgeoning of...
corporation.
As a benefit for his seat on the Board of Directors for Monsanto Chicoine will receive approximately $195,000 in restricted stock according to the formula for non-employee compensation Form 8-K, filed April 20, 2009 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This compensation is believed by some (including members of the SDSU student body) to represent a conflict of interests.
Prior to becoming President of SDSU, Dr. Chicoine served as senior officer for technology commercialization and economic development for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is a large public research-intensive university in the state of Illinois, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Illinois system...
, and for six months served as interim Vice President for Academic Affairs.