Chancellor's Search

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 Feedback

Nominate or Apply

If you would like to apply for the position or nominate a candidate for chancellor, visit the Isaacson, Miller website.

Nominate or Apply

Chancellor 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 D Cooper

Cynthia Cooper

Co-Chair

Faculty

Lindsay Fisher

Lindsay Fisher

Co-Chair

WSU Vancouver Advisory Council

Melissa Bassett

Melissa Bassett

Staff

Marie Boisvert

Marie Boisvert

Staff

Jenny Chambers-Taube

Jenny Chambers-Taube

Administration

Narkek Daniyelyan

Narkek Daniyelyan

Administration

Marcelo Diversi

Marcelo Diversi

Faculty

Karin Edwards

Karin Edwards

WSU Vancouver Advisory Council

Miriam Halliday

Miriam Halliday

Community Member

Rosalind Hatch-Pirkl

Rosalind Hatch-Pirkl

Staff

Karissa Lowe

Karissa Lowe

WSU Vancouver Advisory Council

Jessica Masterson

Jessica Masterson

Faculty

Johanna Phelps

Johanna Phelps

Faculty

Paul Pitre

Paul Pitre

Administration

Jenni Sandstrom

Jenni Sandstrom

Administration

Rocio Sotomayor

Rocío Sotomayor

Faculty

Domanic Vanthom

Domanic Vanthom

Administration

Jacob Winstead

Jacob Winstead

Student

Mike Worthy

Mike Worthy

Community Member

Xinghui Zhao

Xinghui Zhao

Administration