EHS dean search suspended; Many administrative openings to fill after Ross becomes president
The College of Education and Human Services dean search is suspended until late summer or early fall.
With many other universities across the country also seeking a dean for colleges of education, it makes the process more difficult, said Steve Smith, director of Public Relations.
“It has diluted the pool significantly,” he said. “We want to let that blow over a bit.”
The advertisement for the open dean position was placed in mid-October and the search committee held its initial meeting Sept. 16. The committee had only gone through the application process, so there was a minimal amount of money spent so far, Smith said.
An e-mail was sent out to the Central Michigan University community Monday morning saying the search would be suspended. Kathy Koch will continue as interim dean and Ray Francis will remain in his position as interim associate dean.
Other searches
The search for the dean of the College of Business Administration is under way. The position has only been advertised, but Tom Moore, dean of libraries and chairman of the search committee, hopes to have someone hired in April and taking the position in July.
“We’re in that period in which the committee is not meeting right now,” Moore said. “We’re not there yet. We’re hoping people are applying.”
No deadlines for applications are set at this time.
The College of Communications and Fine Arts associate dean search also has begun.
Al Wildey, current interim associate dean of CCFA, interviewed for the position in November. He was interviewed early because of scheduling conflicts.
The deadline for application has been an extended to Jan. 27, said College of Science and Technology Interim Dean Jane Matty, search committee chairwoman.
Once George Ross begins his new role as university president March 1, a domino effect will begin with other positions currently filled by interims.
The provost and vice president of development positions are on hold to begin searches until Ross begins at CMU. The vice provost of academic affairs, vice provost of research and dean of Graduate Studies are all on hold until the provost position is filled.
