University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman removed the word “interim” from Tom Osborne’s title. TO has agreed to serve as Nebraska’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics until June 30, 2010.

“I appreciated Tom’s willingness to step in as interim athletic director during a very difficult time for the athletic department,” Perlman said. “It is now beneficial to provide the department with stability in leadership, so it can take full advantage of the progress that already has been made,” Perlman said.

Perlman and Osborne agreed that a search for Osborne’s successor will begin in early 2010 with the intention that Osborne will both assist in the search and help with the transition of a new athletic director.

Osborne, 70, accepted Perlman’s offer to direct the department on an ongoing basis and will continue to work as athletic director under the same terms of his original contract, signed on Oct. 24. Perlman and Osborne finalized the new agreement Tuesday.

[via Huskers.com]