Chancellor Search 2024
About the Search
The search for WSU Vancouver’s third chancellor launched in August 2024. While the ultimate selection of the next chancellor will be made by the new WSU system president, to be announced in the new year, active participation, input and feedback will be sought from the broader WSU Vancouver community throughout the process.
The search process is being led by Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm specializing in recruiting leadership for mission-driven organizations.
Timeline
September and October focused on understanding the challenges, discussing objectives and opportunities, and developing the position profile and search schedule. In November and December, networking and screening of prospective candidates takes place. January is dedicated to the Chancellor Search Advisory Committee narrowing the field of potential candidates by choosing the candidates they would like to interview. February involves committee interviews, finalist reference checks and campus visits. The selection will be made in March, and the announcement of the new chancellor is expected in March or April.
Provide Feedback
Isaacson, Miller is collecting feedback on what characteristics you think are important in the next chancellor through Oct. 21.
Provide FeedbackNominate or Apply
If you would like to apply for the position or nominate a candidate for chancellor, visit the Isaacson, Miller website.
Nominate or ApplyChancellor Search Advisory Committee Members
The 20-member Chancellor Search Advisory Committee includes representation from the WSU Vancouver Advisory Council, faculty, administration, staff, students and community members. The committee will be instrumental in recommending chancellor finalists to the WSU system president.

Cynthia Cooper
Co-Chair
Faculty

Lindsay Fisher
Co-Chair
WSU Vancouver Advisory Council

Melissa Bassett
Staff

Marie Boisvert
Staff

Jenny Chambers-Taube
Administration

Narkek Daniyelyan
Administration

Marcelo Diversi
Faculty

Karin Edwards
WSU Vancouver Advisory Council

Miriam Halliday
Community Member

Rosalind Hatch-Pirkl
Staff

Karissa Lowe
WSU Vancouver Advisory Council

Jessica Masterson
Faculty

Johanna Phelps
Faculty

Paul Pitre
Administration

Jenni Sandstrom
Administration

Rocío Sotomayor
Faculty

Domanic Vanthom
Administration

Jacob Winstead
Student

Mike Worthy
Community Member

Xinghui Zhao
Administration