NOTES OF THE VICE PROVOST FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
SEARCH COMMITTTE MEETING
February 23, 2007
Members present: Jerry Bayless, Paula Cochran, Pat Davis, Gene Doty, Greg Gelles, Leon Hall, Kimberly Henthorn, Frank Liou, Bruce McMillin, Keith Nisbett, and Jay Switzer
Member absent: Kelvin Erickson
Dr. Gelles convened the meeting by reviewing the Provost’s charge to the committee with regard to deadlines. By March 2 the committee is to submit at least two but no more than four names to Provost Wray for interview consideration. Dr. Gelles has a meeting scheduled with the Provost on Thursday, March 1, to discuss the committee’s recommendations. The committee is to schedule interviews during the week of March 5 of the candidates approved by the Provost. By March 19 the committee is to submit an unranked list of acceptable finalists to the Provost.
Dr. Gelles indicated there were seven applications received for the VPAA position. The committee reviewed and discussed the qualifications of each candidate. It was decided to submit four names to the Provost for interviews.
Finally, there was discussion as to the interview format. If there are four individuals to be interviewed it was determined that March 6 – 9 will permit one interview/day. There was some discussion as to which campus groups should be involved in the interview process. Meetings with the Chancellor, Provost, Department Chairs and the RP&A committee seemed appropriate, along with the Search Committee. There will also be an open forum for each candidate. Dr. Gelles and Pat Davis will begin making general arrangements.
Dr. Gelles closed the meeting by informing the committee that he will communicate the Provost’s decision after their meeting on March 1.
