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Search committee meets to discuss finding a new provost

The Provost Search Committee met today to discuss finding a replacement for… The Provost Search Committee met today to discuss finding a replacement for current Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor James Maher, who announced his retirement plans in November.

The committee, led by Vice Chancellor for Research Conduct and Compliance Randy Juhl, met today in 2700 Posvar Hall, inviting students and faculty to voice the qualities they would like Maher’s successor to have. Representatives from each of Pitt’s four regional campuses attended via videoconferencing.

‘We need a good person … Someone who’s demanding but fair”, Juhl said.

Many of the University officials who attended said it will be difficult to find a replacement who will live up to the standards of Maher, who served as provost for the past 15 years. Some expressed their apprehension about the transition of power.

More than 150 candidates have applied or were nominated to fill the position of provost, Juhl said. He said he expects more applications by the end of the month.

The Provost Search Committee will rely on R. William Funk, a higher education consultant, to determine which candidates are best qualified.

The provost works with the Chancellor Nordenberg and the rest of Pitt’s administration to enhance the academics and research at all Pitt campuses, according to the Pitt website. The provost’s office oversees academic affairs, including education, research, and faculty and student life.

Maher will step down and return to his position for the 2010 academic year or when a successor is appointed.

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