Washington State University has selected 24 individuals to guide the search process for the university’s next provost.
The search committee includes broad representation from across the WSU system and will be led by WSU Vice President for Academic Outreach and Innovation David Cillay.
The committee membership includes:
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Dave Cillay
vice president, academic outreach and innovation
Global Campus (chair) -
Erica Austin
vice provost, Office of the Provost
professor, Murrow College of Communication -
Greg Crouch
chair elect, faculty senate
clinical professor, College of Arts and Sciences -
Amir Gilmore
president, Graduate and Professional Student Association
doctoral student, College of Education -
Mary Jo Gonzales
vice president, Student Affairs
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Paula Groves-Price
associate dean for diversity and international programs
professor, College of Education -
Sandra Haynes
chancellor, WSU Tri‑Cities
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Kim Holapa
associate vice president, University Advancement
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Chip Hunter
dean, Carson College of Business
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Max Kirk
associate professor, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
ombudsman -
Richard Koenig
associate dean & director, WSU Extension
professor and interim chair, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences -
Philip Lazarus
Boeing distinguished professor
chair, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, WSU Spokane -
Mel Netzhammer
chancellor, WSU Vancouver
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Anne Mason
clinical associate professor and DNP director, College of Nursing
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Anne McCoy
deputy director of athletics, Intercollegiate Athletics
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Katrina Mealey
associate dean for research
professor, College of Veterinary Medicine -
Sita Pappu
assistant vice president of commercialization, Office of Research
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Paul Pitre
chancellor, WSU Everett
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Mary Rezac
dean, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
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Ken Roberts
vice dean for academic and community partnerships
professor, College of Medicine, WSU Spokane -
Savannah Rogers
president, Associated Students of Washington State University
undergraduate student, Murrow College of Communication -
Casey St. Clair
assistant director for business services, Controller’s Office
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Samantha Swindell
associate dean for assessment and curriculum
clinical professor, College of Arts and Sciences -
Tom Tripp
senior associate dean for academic affairs
professor, College of Business, WSU Vancouver
Nominations for committee membership were sought from WSU leadership, the university’s deans, and the Faculty Senate. A slate of nominees was presented to President Kirk Schulz, who made the final choices.
“The committee reflects a broad and diverse cross‑section of the WSU community statewide, including faculty, staff, students and institutional leadership,” said Cillay.
Those who are interested in providing feedback about the search or looking to stay up to date on the progress can visit the provost search website.
The goal is to have a successor to Daniel J. Bernardo appointed by the end of the upcoming spring semester. Bernardo, who announced Dec. 3 he is stepping down, has agreed to remain on the job until his successor is selected. He then will serve in a part‑time position as special advisor to Schulz.
The provost serves as WSU’s chief academic officer, overseeing instruction and the hiring of WSU’s faculty and deans. WSU has hired the executive recruiting firm of Issacson, Miller to assist in identifying potential candidates.
