嘿嘿视频 today launched a comprehensive national search for the 30th president of The University of Alabama and has appointed a presidential search advisory committee to guide the process. The committee will be responsible for soliciting input from stakeholders, developing the presidential profile and position criteria, and recruiting and assessing candidates.

鈥淭he University of Alabama is one of the nation鈥檚 preeminent flagship universities and provides premier and dynamic educational experiences that equip all students for success on campus and beyond, making the University uniquely positioned to attract an exceptional leader who will further its legacy of excellence,鈥� said UA System Board of Trustees President Pro Tempore Scott Phelps. 鈥淎s we embark on this important search, I want to express my gratitude to the presidential search advisory committee for their dedication and willingness to serve.鈥�

The UA Presidential Search Advisory Committee members represent UA faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members, as well as the Board of Trustees and UA System leadership. Karen P. Brooks 鈥� a Tuscaloosa native and member of the Board of Trustees 鈥� will serve as chair.

All members of the UA community will be invited to share feedback and comments on characteristics, qualifications and credentials they believe are essential for the next president, and interested parties can stay informed about the progress of the search by visiting the UA Presidential Search website.

Academic Search consultants Ann Die Hasselmo and Christopher N. Butler will support the UA Presidential Search Advisory Committee. With over four decades of experience in higher education recruitment and more than 2,600 successful searches completed, Academic Search is renowned for its expertise in identifying exceptional leaders. The consultants have partnered with UA on several successful searches, including the hiring of former president Dr. Robert E. Witt and the hiring of current president Dr. Stuart R. Bell.

Upon the completion of the search, Interim Chancellor Sid J. Trant will recommend a final presidential candidate to the UA System Board of Trustees for approval.

UA Presidential Search Advisory Committee Chair

  • Karen P. Brooks, Board of Trustees

UA Presidential Search Advisory Committee Members

  • William S. Brewbaker III, Dean and Professor, The University of Alabama School of Law
  • Mike Brock, Board of Trustees
  • Samad Gillani, President, UA Student Government Association
  • Matthew Hudnall, President, UA Faculty Senate; Associate Professor, Culverhouse College of Business
  • Barbara Humphrey, Board of Trustees
  • Dr. Tonjanita Johnson, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Students Affairs, 嘿嘿视频
  • Dr. James King, Jr., Associate Dean for Culture and Success and Miles-Rose Professor of Leadership, Culverhouse College of Business
  • Shane Lyons, Executive Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer
  • Evelyn VanSant Mauldin, Board of Trustees
  • Dr. Matt McLendon, Associate Vice President and Executive Director for Enrollment Management
  • Sid J. Trant, Interim Chancellor, 嘿嘿视频
  • Jimmy Warren, Associate Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Executive Director of the National Alumni Association
  • Jackie Wuska Wear, Alumna; President and CEO, United Way of West Alabama