Four finalists named for UW-Oshkosh chancellor position
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Four finalists have been named for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Announced by Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, a special regents committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates.
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The finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are:
Robert Brinkmann – Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL)
Amy Hietapelto – Dean, Labovitz School of Business and Economics, University of Minnesota-Duluth (Duluth, MN)
Manohar Singh – Interim President, Western Connecticut State University (Danbury, CT)
Joe Whitehead – Senior Advisor to the President for Regional Science Initiatives, Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH)
Next week, the candidates will participate in separate campus forums, offering opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community members to interact directly with them. The finalists will also take part in a public conversation.
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After reviewing campus feedback, officials will recommend a single candidate to the Board of Regents, which must approve the appointment.
The selected individual will become UW-Oshkosh's 12th leader.
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