Candidate D for New Associate Provost for Academic Affairs to Participate in Open Forum

Open Forum Scheduled for Fourth Associate Provost Candidate

In Lexington, Kentucky, the search process for the new associate provost for academic affairs at the University of Kentucky (UK) continues as Candidate D prepares to engage with the campus community in an open forum on Thursday, March 7. The forum remains an integral part of the selection process, serving both to introduce finalists to the university community and to take note of their visions for the role.

Open Forums: A Central Part of the Selection Process

Building on an extensive search process, the University of Kentucky has identified four exceptional finalists for the associate provost position, each bringing a unique wealth of experience and perspective. The university has encouraged its community members to attend these open forums, providing an avenue for valuable feedback that aids in reaching a final decision. Remote participation is also an option through the digital platform Zoom,

Following Up on the Forums

In addition to attending the live forums, community members have the ability to review each candidate further. The names and CVs of each finalist will be exclusively available to the UK community 24 hours preceding their respective forum. After each forum, a recording and confidential online survey about the candidate will remain accessible on the search website for 48 hours, giving the opportunity for further reflection and evaluation.

Committee and Community Contribution to Selection

The selection committee, charged with conducting the search, was announced by UK Provost Robert S. DiPaola. The committee and campus community feedback will play a pivotal role in the final selection. Supervisors are also encouraged to facilitate team members’ participation in the open forums as much as feasible, ensuring a broad representation of views.

Equal Opportunity and Transparency

The open forum approach speaks earnestly to UK’s commitment to diversity and transparency. It provides a platform for the potential candidates to express their individual visions for the future of academic affairs at the institution, while offering the university community an opportunity to engage in a dialogue about its future leadership.

Conclusion

As the innovative selection process for the new associate provost for academic affairs at the University of Kentucky moves forward, Candidate D’s forum marks a significant step in the final phase of the process. The transparency of this process and community involvement underscores the university’s dedication to choosing a leader that is perfectly suited to guide its academic affairs into the future.