A committee to find a new Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Student Affairs has been formed with the intent of filling the position within the next six months.
The position opened up Feb. 17 when Elwyn C. Lee was named to the new cabinet position of vice president for Community Relations and Institutional Outreach.
According to the job listing, the Student Affairs position overlooks student development departments including the Dean of Students office, Campus Recreation and the University Center; student services, including Student Publications; Counseling and Psychological Services; Health Center; and Residential Life and Housing.
“The search committee will identify and interview candidates and provide feedback to the president, who will appoint the new VP/VC,” Richard Bonnin, executive director of media relations, said in an email.
The committee is headed by Dona Cornell, vice chancellor and vice president of Legal Affairs for UH and the UH System.
The committee is made up of nine other members from the UH community.
“The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and business skills, as well as ability to communicate and advocate effectively with students, faculty, and community leaders in a multicultural and academic environment,” the job listing states.
Candidates being considered must have a doctorate with at least 10 years experience working with progressively higher responsibility in student life, according to the job listing.
Dr. Michael Lawrence is serving as interim vice president and vice chancellor for Student Affairs until the position is filled.
“Lawrence has more than three decades of experience as an administrator in the student affairs arena,” President Renu Khator said in a message to the UH community.
“He last served as vice president for student development at Nazareth College in Rochester, N.Y., where he retired after five years of supervision and coordination of the student development area.”
