LITTLE ROCK (Friday, Feb. 4, 2022) — University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt has named a search committee to assist in finding the next chancellor at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Interim Chancellor Charles F. Robinson, Ph.D., has been leading the campus since he was appointed by Bobbitt in August 2021.
The committee, which includes faculty, staff and supporters of the university, will advise Bobbitt as he considers candidates to serve as the next chief executive of the UA System’s flagship campus. Bobbitt will ultimately recommend a candidate to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas for final approval.
“While the U of A continues to excel under Dr. Robinson’s leadership, it is time to take the necessary steps to begin a national search to ensure the university is on solid footing to move into the future behind a permanent leader,” Bobbitt said. “I’m confident that this search will produce world-class talent and that the right person will emerge in the end to best serve the campus, community and all stakeholders involved in making our flagship institution the best it can be.”
The committee will begin its work in the coming weeks to advertise the position and recruit high-quality indviduals from across the country to consider the opportunity. A search webpage hosted by the university will also be developed as a reference for candidates and a hub for search-related news. More information will be available soon after the committee’s initial meetings.
Chaired by Kim Needy, Ph.D., dean of the College of Engineering, the search committee members include representatives from key constituencies, campus faculty, staff, alumni, a physician from another UA System institution and a member of the Board of Trustees, among others.
“I am grateful to each of these busy individuals for agreeing to take part in our search process,” Bobbitt said. “While these committee members will bring an array of voices to the search, we will also have a phase later in the process where all members of the campus community, including students, can provide feedback regarding candidates. I am looking forward to working with everyone at the university to find the very best person to lead the institution for years to come.”
The committee includes:
Kim Needy, Ph.D., Committee Chair, Dean of the College of Engineering
Paul Adams, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Alena Allen, J.D., Interim Dean, School of Law
Lowry Barnes, M.D., Professor and Chair, UAMS Department of Orthopaedics
Chuck Culver, J.D., Interim Vice President for Agriculture
Ross DeVol, President and CEO, Heartland Forward
Clayton Hamilton, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Athletics
Melissa Harwood-Rom, Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Bill Kincaid, J.D., Managing Associate General Counsel
Jisun Lee, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Interior Design
Alan Mantooth, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering
Suzanne McCray, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions
Debbie McLoud, Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Katy Nelson-Ginder, Associate Vice Chancellor for University Development
Sheffield Nelson, J.D., UA Board of Trustees
Molly Rapert, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing
Mary Savin, Ph.D., Chair, Faculty Senate
Donald Walker, President-Elect, Arkansas Alumni Association
Trish Watkins, Chair, Staff Senate
Ex officio members:
Donald R. Bobbitt, Ph.D., UA System President
Ben Beaumont, UA System staff
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