Iowa State has launched a national search for the next senior vice president and provost. President Wendy Wintersteen has named an 18-member search committee to seek a successor to Jonathan Wickert. Wickert announced last week his plans to move to the faculty in the department of mechanical engineering this summer. He has served an Iowa State-record 12 years as university provost.
Nominations welcome
Parker Executive Search is assisting with the search and will help develop a strong pool of candidates. Members of the campus community are invited to submit candidate nominations online. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. The search timeline aims to have finalists interview on campus between mid-April and early May. Information will be shared throughout the process on the provost search website.
Search committee
David Spalding, who serves as vice president for economic development and industry relations; dean of the Ivy College of Business; and professor of finance, is chairing the search. Other members of the committee are:
- Sarah Bennett-George, teaching professor, apparel, events and hospitality management; College of Human Sciences; and president, Faculty Senate
- Sarah Bentil, associate professor, mechanical engineering, College of Engineering
- Christine Cain, president, Graduate and Professional Student Senate
- Jonathan Fox, professor, human development and family studies, College of Human Sciences
- Michael Golemo, University Professor, music and theatre, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Dermot Hayes, Distinguished Professor, economics, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Jennifer Holliday, president, Student Government
- Thomas Holme, Morrill Professor, chemistry, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Michael Kimber, department chair and professor, biomedical sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
- Sophia Magill, senior advisor to the president, office of the president
- Surya Mallapragada, associate vice president for research; Distinguished Professor, chemical and biological engineering; and scientist, Ames National Laboratory
- Seda McKilligan, senior associate dean, College of Design; and professor, industrial design
- Paul Sanchez-Ruiz, assistant professor, management and entrepreneurship, Ivy College of Business
- Patrick Wall, area beef field specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach; and president, Professional and Scientific Council
- Charles Yier, librarian, research and instruction services, University Library
- Toyia Younger, senior vice president of student affairs; and associate graduate faculty member, School of Education
- Qijing Zhang, Distinguished Professor, veterinary microbiology and preventive medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine
Monica Sasse, executive assistant to the dean of the Ivy College of Business, will provide administrative support.
Another senior VP search
The search for the next senior vice president for operations and finance will launch later this spring.
