MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, which enrolls more than 8,500 students across three campus locations and offers more than 130 program options.
A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates identified by an 11-member Search and Screen Committee led by Regent Jack Salzwedel, chair, and Kristi Roth, professor, School of Education, vice chair.
The finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are:
Robert Brinkmann
Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
Pratima Gandhi
Interim Chancellor
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
John Hayek
Vice Chancellor for Academic and Health Affairs/Chief Academic Officer
Texas State University System
Austin, TX
Next week, the candidates will participate in separate campus forums, offering opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community members to interact directly with them.
After reviewing campus feedback, Rothman and the Special Regent Committee, comprised of Regents Haben Goitom, Noah Fritz, Linda Terwilliger, and Jill Underly, and chaired by Regent Salzwedel, will interview the finalists. The Special Regent Committee will recommend a single successful candidate to the Board of Regents, which must approve the appointment.
The person selected through this process will be UW-Stevens Point’s 16th leader.
For more information about the candidates, the public conversations, and the search process, see the UW-Stevens Point chancellor search page: www.uwsp.edu/chancellor-search/. For more information about UW-Stevens Point, go to its homepage: www.uwsp.edu/.
About UW-Stevens Point
Founded in 1894 as a teacher’s college, the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is one of the 13 Universities of Wisconsin. Campuses in three convenient central Wisconsin locations – Stevens Point, Wausau and Marshfield – offer inspiring professors, dynamic programs and diverse opportunities that give students a transformational experience. One of America’s best values for purpose-driven education, UW-Stevens Point is distinctive for academic excellence, research, applied learning and sustainability. Students may choose from 80 majors, 73 minors and 18 graduate programs, including doctorates in audiology, physical therapy and educational sustainability. UW-Stevens Point includes a 280-acre nature preserve for both academic and recreational use. It offers a welcoming, supportive atmosphere focused on student success. Learn more at www.uwsp.edu.
About the Universities of Wisconsin
The Universities of Wisconsin serve more than 164,600 students. Awarding more than 37,000 degrees annually, these 13 public universities are Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in the state five years after earning a degree. The universities provide a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. Learn more at wisconsin.edu.
