Georgia Southern University has launched a national search for its next Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Reporting directly to President Kyle Marrero, the selected leader will play a critical role in elevating the university’s academic standing and driving the institution’s strategic goal of achieving R1 status.
About the Position
Search Process
Timeline
August 2024
- Announcement of search
- Initial search committee meeting
September 2024
- Campus listening sessions
Wednesday, September 4 @ 8:30am – 9:30am (Armstrong Campus)
Wednesday, September 4 @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (Statesboro Campus)
Friday, September 6 @ 11:00am – 12:00pm (Virtual; Zoom) - Position profile finalized
October 2024 – December 2024
- Search firm commences networking and screening of prospective candidates
- Search updates provided to the GSU Search Committee
January 2025
- Search Committee conducts initial interviews with candidates
- Search Committee selects finalists for campus interviews
February 2025
- Campus interviews with finalists
- Offer made
July 2025
- The Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs assumes responsibilities at Georgia Southern University
Advisory Committee
- Dr. Alejandra Sosa Pieroni (co-chair), Executive Vice President, Division of Enrollment, Marketing and Student Success
- Dr. Michael Huggins (co-chair), Dean, College of Science and Mathematics
- Dr. Annalee Ashley, Vice President for External Affairs, Communications, and Strategic Initiatives; Chief of Staff to the President
- Dr. David Weindorf, Vice President for Research and Economic Development
- Dr. Dominique Quarles, Associate Vice President, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, and Inclusive Excellence
- Justin Janney, Associate Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
- Dr. Delana Schartner, Assistant Vice President, Office of the Provost, Strategic Initiatives
- Ava Edwards, Director, Office of Alumni Relations
- Dr. Finbarr Curtis, President, Faculty Senate and Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Jodi Kennedy, Chair, Staff Council and Director, Office of Leadership and Community Engagement
- Shaheim Johnson, President, Student Government Association
- Dr. Amy Lingo, Dean and Professor, College of Education
- Dr. Lisa Carmichael, Dean, University Libraries
- Dr. John Kraft, Interim Dean, Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies
- Dr. Steve Engel, Dean, Honors College
- Dr. Rami Haddad, Interim Assoc Dean and Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Dr. Beth Myers, Chair and Professor, Department of Human Ecology
- Dr. Helen Bland, Professor, Community Health Education & Behavior
- Dr. Kwabena Boakye, Professor, Department of Information Systems & Analytics
- Hannah Beriault, Program Director and Lecturer, Respiratory Therapy Program
Candidate Identification
Parker Executive Search
Parker Executive Search is assisting Georgia Southern University with this search. We will begin accepting applications in early October 2024.
Candidate Nominations
Please submit your nominations for potential candidates who would be a strong fit for this opportunity.