Washington and Lee University
Provost Candidate Receptions
In Feburary 2013, three finalists for the provost position will be on campus, and staff and faculty are invited to meet them at open receptions. The receptions will held at 4 p.m. in Elrod Commons Living Room on Feb. 11, Feb. 13, and Feb. 25. For complete information, including names and background information on the candidates, please see go.wlu.edu/provost_candidates.
Provost Search Open Forums
In order to find a new provost who will best serve the needs of the W&L community, the committee invites members of the Washington and Lee community to share views, suggestions, and other input concerning this important search.
The committee has scheduled three opportunities for faculty and staff to provide input. The times and locations of those meetings will be:
Tuesday, September 18 at Noon - Hillel Multipurpose Room
Wednesday, September 19 at 8:00 AM - Hillel Multipurpose Room
Wednesday, September 19 at 7:00 PM - Hillel Multipurpose Room
All faculty and staff are invited to attend. Among others, the following questions that will be raised at the forums:
1) What are the likely short and long-term priorities for the next provost?
2) What are the likely challenges the next provost will encounter?
3) What characteristics, talents, and experience should we seek in the next provost?
If you are unable to attend one of the open forums, please feel free to communicate with committee members directly or through email to to WLProvost@imsearch.com.