MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Three finalists have been selected in the search for the next Universities of Wisconsin president, with candidate interviews and public forums scheduled next week in Kenosha and Madison.
The Universities of Wisconsin Presidential Search Committee said the finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are
- Dr. Steven Gareth Holley, executive vice chancellor and chief operating officer at the University of Mississippi
- Dr. Tonjanita L. Johnson, senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs for the University of Alabama System
- Dr. Bernard J. Savarese, vice president for academic affairs, research, and student success for the University of Tennessee System.
Board of Regents Vice President Ashok Rai, who chairs the Presidential Search Committee, said the finalists bring “the experience, leadership, and vision necessary in the next leader of the state’s 13 public universities.”
“Our universities serve every corner of the state, and their success is critical to Wisconsin’s future,” Rai said. “We look forward to hearing from these finalists who will share their vision for the future of the Universities of Wisconsin and how the 13 universities can best serve the state.”
Monday, Oct. 26, at UW-Parkside, Bedford Concert Hall at the Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for the Arts & Humanities, Avenue of the Arts, Kenosha or via Zoom.
- 8 A.M., Dr. Holley
- 9:30 A.M., Dr. Johnson
- 11 A.M., Dr. Savarese
Tuesday, Oct. 27, at UW-Madison, Great Hall of Memorial Union (fourth floor), 800 Langdon St., Madison, or via Zoom.
- 8 A.M., Dr. Savarese
- 9:30 A.M., Dr. Holley
- 11 A.M., Dr. Johnson
The next Universities of Wisconsin president will be the system’s 10th since 1971 legislation unified two public university systems under a single Board of Regents. The 13 public universities educate approximately 163,000 students, serve about 1 million Wisconsin residents through education and statewide outreach programs, and employ more than 41,000 people statewide, including faculty, staff and students.
