Career
Fethke succeeded David Skorton, who left the University of Iowa to assume the Presidency of Cornell University. Fethke earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the University of Iowa. He taught at Bradley University from 1968–1974, and at the London School of Economics.
He became a management science and economics professor at Iowa.
One year later he was named Dean. Fethke served as President from David Skorton"s departure in of the University of Iowa in 2006 until August 1, 2007.
During his tenure, the Iowa Regents engaged in a difficult and controversial search for a full-time president, finally selecting Sally Mason.
