Drake University has named Paul Schickler as the new chair of its board of trustees, succeeding Mark Ernst for a three-year term that began July 1. Schickler is a longtime board member and former president of DuPont Pioneer. The university also appointed four new trustees: Cain Hayes, Craig Ibsen, Jeff Lorenzen and Alessa Quane, each starting initial three-year terms. “Continuing to elevate Drake’s position as a premier, national liberal arts institution requires bold vision and brilliant leadership. That is precisely what we are gaining with our new trustees and with Paul Schickler stepping into the role of board chair,” Drake President Marty Martin said in a prepared statement. “Together, our new and existing trustees bring a collective expertise and deep commitment that will be vital in advancing Drake’s vision of transforming lives and strengthening communities.”