The long search for a new chancellor at SIU could soon be over.

SIU president, and current acting chancellor, Randy Dunn recommended Dr. Carlo Montemagno to the Board of Trustees Tuesday.

An official vote by the board on the position is scheduled for Thursday

Brad Colwell, who served as interim chancellor got a new job as well.

He’s now the vice president of academic affairs. A position which has been vacant since 2014.