UA president announces interim chancellor search process
May 17, 2016
Robbie Graham
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Following last week’s announcement by University of Ӱpro President Jim Johnsen that
he would not to fill the chancellor position at the Ӱpro
on a permanent basis, recruitment details for an interim chancellor have been released.
Johnsen made the decision based on the looming budget reductions from the state and
the potential changes in the university’s organizational structure.
The recruitment will be limited to current or former UAF employees and the appointment
will be for a minimum of one year. Details of the recruitment are outlined at . Qualified individuals should send a one-page letter of interest along with a current
CV to ܲ‑hdz谪첹. no later than Friday, May 27. Three finalists will be selected by June 6 and posted
for university and community comments prior to June 20. President Johnsen will announce
his selection no later than June 30.
“As this recruitment gets underway,” he said, “I want to assure you of my commitment
to UAF’s strength today and in the future. UAF figures prominently in Strategic Pathways
as our lead research university and it will continue to play a major role in providing
Ӱprons access to the opportunities that come from higher education, preparing Ӱprons
for high demand jobs, continuing to lead the world in Arctic research, and contributing
to the development and diversification of Ӱpro’s economy.”