Chancellor finalists to visit
02/01/12 - ASU System President Dr. Charles Welch has announced that interview schedules have been set for the three ASU-Jonesboro Chancellor finalists. Dr. Soraya Coley will be on campus Feb 12-14; Dr. Tim Hudson will visit Feb 14-16; and Dr. John Beehler will interview Feb. 29-21. For more information, visit the Chancellor Search website.
Three Finalists Named
01/26/2012 - Arkansas State University System President Dr. Charles L. Welch has announced that three finalist candidates have been invited to the ASU–Jonesboro campus to formally interview for the position of Chancellor.
The three finalists are:
Dr. John M. Beehler, Founding Provost and Vice President for Academic Excellence and Student Success at the University of North Texas at Dallas
Dr. Soraya M. Coley, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Interim Vice President for University Advancement at California State University–Bakersfield
Dr. Tim Hudson, Vice Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System
Biographies and photos of each are below.
The invitations to formally interview on campus come after recent meetings Dr. Welch conducted with the Chancellor Search Advisory Committee. The advisory committee, consisting of 20 members representing faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community representatives, reviewed 28 applications for the position. After consulting professional references and receiving feedback and input from committee members, Welch extended invitations to the three finalists.
Candidates will interview on campus during the month of February, with specific dates to be announced soon. The finalists will meet with the advisory committee, faculty, staff, students, community members, and other administrative and governance groups during the interview sessions. Dr. Welch has indicated a desire to have a new Chancellor named by the end of February.
“I am extremely pleased with the quality of these three finalists. Each of these individuals has a stellar record of providing strong leadership at prestigious institutions of higher education. We are seeking a leader who can move this university forward in the areas of student learning, research, and community service, and these candidates have significant experience in each of those areas, “ Welch said. “I was also most pleased with the efforts of the Chancellor Search Advisory Committee during this process. Each member provided thoughtful and constructive feedback regarding the process, and I was elated at the amount of consensus among the group. It became clear that these three individuals possessed the skill sets that we are seeking in our next chancellor, and I was delighted that we were able to move the process along this quickly. There is no doubt that the committee was very excited about these candidates and what they could bring to our university.”
Dr. John Beehler has served as Founding Provost and Vice President for Academic Excellence and Student Success at the University of North Texas at Dallas since 2010. He previously served as Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost Designate on that campus. From 2007-2010, Dr. Beehler served as Associate Provost for Economic Initiatives and Dean of the Haile/U.S. Bank College of Business at Northern Kentucky University, and from 2000-2007 he served as Dean of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University. A certified public accountant, Dr. Beehler received the Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from The Pennsylvania State University, the Master of Business Administration degree in finance and taxation from Indiana University, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in accounting, with a minor in law, from the Indiana University and Indiana University School of Law.
Dr. Soraya Coley has served as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at California State University – Bakersfield since 2005 and has served as Interim Vice President for University Development since 2011. From 2004-2005, Dr. Coley served as a Senior Research Fellow at the National Center for Substance Abuse and Child Welfare/Children and Family Futures, and from 2001-2003 she served as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the Alliant International University System Office. Dr. Coley received the Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Lincoln University, the Master of Social Work degree in social planning and social research from Bryn Mawr College, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Social Planning and Policy from Bryn Mawr College.
Dr. Tim Hudson has served as the Vice Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System since 2011. From 2010-2011, Dr. Hudson served as Special Assistant to the Chancellor for International Programs and Initiatives at the University of Houston System, and from 2004-2010 he served as President of the University of Houston–Victoria. From 2002-2004, Dr. Hudson served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Hudson received the Bachelor of Arts degree in history and Latin American studies from the University of Southern Mississippi, the Master of Arts degree in geography from the University of Southern Mississippi, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in geography from Clark University.
Dr. Dan Howard will remain in the position of Interim Chancellor until a new Chancellor is selected and begins duties at the university. Dr. Howard will then return to his previous position as Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost. “I remain extremely grateful for Dr. Howard’s steady leadership as our Interim Chancellor, and I am excited about the prospect of a strong leadership team being formed by Dr. Howard and our new Chancellor,” Welch said.
