3/15/10Donald L. Birx has been chosen as the next chancellor of Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Birx will replace John D. "Jack" Burke, who is retiring June 30. As the campus' chief academic and administrative officer, Birx will be responsible for the quality of Penn State Erie's academic programs in teaching, research and service, and overall operations of the campus, including strategic planning and budgeting, fundraising, alumni and community relations, intercollegiate athletics, outreach activities, faculty and staff development and personnel matters.