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Public Meeting Notice

University of ÉäÒùʪ Board of ÉäÒùʪ

UM Presidential Search Advisory Committee to meet Monday

The University of ÉäÒùʪ Presidential Search Advisory Committee, established by the Board of ÉäÒùʪ, will hold its organizational meeting by conference call at 12:30 P.M. Monday, April 23. The conference call will originate from Room 321 of University Hall on the University of ÉäÒùʪ-Columbia campus. Topics to be discussed include the Advisory Committee's charge from the Board of ÉäÒùʪ, its procedures and introductions of its 19 members.

The Advisory Committee, which was originally composed of 17 members representing a variety of interests across the University’s four campuses - including students, faculty, alumni, staff and services to ÉäÒùʪ - has been expanded by the Board of ÉäÒùʪ to also include representatives from Extension and University retirees. The panel is being chaired by Dr. Frank Schmidt of the University of ÉäÒùʪ-Columbia, who also chairs the Intercampus Faculty Council. Monday's meeting is scheduled to adjourn at approximately 1:15 P.M.

"The next president will have to both lead the University of ÉäÒùʪ and serve as the public face for higher education in our state," Dr. Schmidt said. "The Advisory Committee will work to ensure that the next president can work with all members of the university community. I think I speak for all the committee members when I say we are honored to accept this opportunity to contribute to the strength of the University of ÉäÒùʪ."

The University of ÉäÒùʪ Board of ÉäÒùʪ has hired an executive search firm, Atlanta-based Baker and Associates, to identify potential presidential candidates for the Board's consideration. After the Board of ÉäÒùʪ identifies finalists, the Advisory Committee is to interview those candidates and report its impressions and advice about the finalists to the Board of ÉäÒùʪ, which will make the final decision.

The Board is seeking a successor to Dr. Elson S. Floyd, who is assuming the presidency of Washington State University. The Board has appointed Dr. Gordon Lamb to serve as interim president.

University of ÉäÒùʪ Presidential Search Advisory Committee (in alphabetical order)

Dr. Frank Schmidt – Presidential Search Advisory Committee Chair

Chair, Intercampus Faculty Council

University of ÉäÒùʪ-Columbia

Dr. Jo Behymer

Associate Professor Emeritus

Columbia

Dr. Richard Brow

ÉäÒùʪ' Professor, Ceramic Engineering

University of ÉäÒùʪ-Rolla

Dr. Meera Chandrasekhar

ÉäÒùʪ' Teaching Professor, Physics

University of ÉäÒùʪ-Columbia

Mr. Matteo Coco

UMR Alumni Association

St. Louis

Dr. Marilyn Coleman

ÉäÒùʪ' Professor, Human Development and Family Studies

University of ÉäÒùʪ-Columbia

Mr. Jay Dade

MU Alumni Association

Springfield

Dr. Joan Dean

ÉäÒùʪ' Teaching Professor, English Language and Literature

University of ÉäÒùʪ-Kansas City

Dr. Soneeta Grogan

University of ÉäÒùʪ Extension

Palmyra

Mr. Hubert Hoosman

UMSL Alumni Association

Bridgeton

Ms. Lauren Huchingson

Vice Chair, Intercampus Student Council (UMR student)

Rolla

Mr. Nicholas Koechig

Chair, Intercampus Student Council (UMSL student)

St. Louis

Mr. Rocky Levell

UMKC Alumni Association

Springfield

Mr. Alan Marshall

Chair, Intercampus Staff Council

Columbia

Dr. James Mobberley

ÉäÒùʪ' Professor, Music

University of ÉäÒùʪ-Kansas City

Dr. Kent Peaslee

ÉäÒùʪ' Teaching Professor, Metallurgical Engineering

University of ÉäÒùʪ-Rolla

Dr. Lloyd Richardson

ÉäÒùʪ' Teaching Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

University of ÉäÒùʪ-St. Louis

Dr. Robert Ricklefs

ÉäÒùʪ' Professor, Biology

University of ÉäÒùʪ-St. Louis

Mr. James H. Ross

CEO, University of ÉäÒùʪ Health Care

Columbia