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.[1]

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 $195,00 in restricted stock according to the formula for non-employee compensation Form 8-K, filed April 20, 2009 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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.

[edit] External links

• Official homepage of South Dakota State University
• SDSU profile of David Chicoine
• New President - SDSU alumnus David Chicoine chosen

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