(LITTLE ROCK — Oct. 19, 2018) 
University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt today announced the formation of an advisory committee to assist in the search for the next chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS).
Chaired by Dr. Margaret Tanner, associate provost for academic affairs at UAFS, the committee includes representatives from UAFS faculty, administration, staff and alumni, as well as a member of the campus board of visitors and the the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, among others.
The committee will assist Bobbitt in finding a successor to former UAFS Chancellor Dr. Paul Beran, who left the institution Aug. 31. Beran served as chancellor since 2006. Bobbitt appointed Dr. Edward Serna, chief of staff and vice chancellor for strategic initiatives at UAFS, as interim chancellor. While the goal will be to select a new chancellor in a timely manner, the process will not be constrained to a strict timeline, Bobbitt said.
“We will carefully take the effort and time needed to find the right fit to lead UAFS into the future,” Bobbitt said. “I’m grateful that all of the members identified to be a part of this search committee agreed to give their time to participate in this important process. I know they will each be integral pieces to the large puzzle of identifying well-qualified candidates for the position.”
Tanner said a professional academic search firm will be retained in the coming weeks to assist the committee and that she will convene the committee soon to begin the process for finding the next leader of the institution.
“We have a big task in front of us, but I’m confident that our committee will tackle it with diligence and enthusiasm,” Tanner said. “The chancellor position at UAFS is critical not only for the success of our campus but for the entire Fort Smith community. I know I speak for all our members in saying that we are excited to embark on this process.”
The UAFS Chancellor Search Committee includes:
Dr. Margaret Tanner, chair, associate provost for academic affairs
Tommy Boyer, member of the UA Board of Trustees
Dr. Paul Hankins, dean of the College of Communications, Languages, Arts and Social Sciences
Kimi Hayden, representing UAFS staff
Dr. Debbie Koch, associate professor of nursing
Jeremy May, representing UAFS Alumni
George McGill, mayor-elect of Fort Smith and member of the UAFS Board of Visitors
Judy McReynolds, member of the UAFS Foundation Board
Melissa Rust, representing the UA System
Kevin Settle, vice mayor of Fort Smith
Dr. David Stevens, dean of students
Dr. Todd Timmons, professor of history
Dr. Micki Voelkel, interim dean, College of Applied Science and Technology
Robert Wilson, controller, Office of Finance and Administration
Dr. Julie Wright, associate professor of accounting
Dr. Linus Yu, department head, College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
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