Students walk on campus toward Commonwealth University Bloomsburg's Carver Hall

Provost Search

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications and nominations for the position of Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Position Announcement

This role offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a dynamic institution committed to fostering academic excellence, enhancing student success, and driving innovation in higher education. 

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs | WittKieffer

 

Search Information

Committee Members

RepresentationNameLocation
ChairDr. Amy Way
Professor of Health Science, Department of Health and Exercise Science
away1@commonwealthu.edu
Clearfield
Elected APSCUFDr. Michael Borland
Professor of Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering and Physics
mborland@commonwealthu.edu
Bloomsburg
Elected AFSCMEMr. Michael Wilson
High Voltage Electrician
mwilson@commonwealthu.edu
Mansfield
Elected SCUPAMs. Andrea Royer
Assistant Director of Disability Resources
aroyer@commonwealthu.edu
Lock Haven
DeanDr. Gretchen Sechrist
Interim Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies
gsechris@commonwealthu.edu
Mansfield
CabinetDr. Cori Myers
Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
cmyers@commonweatlhu.edu
Lock Haven
Student RepresentativeTynesha Holloway
Student Trustee
tdh174@lockhaven.edu
Lock Haven
FacultyDr. Jet Mboga
Assistant Professor, Management and International Business
jmboga@commonwelathu.edu
Bloomsburg
Associate DeanDr. Todd Hoover
Interim Associate Dean, College of Education and Educational Leadership
thoove2@commonwealthu.edu
Bloomsburg
Student Success and Campus LifeDr. Amy Downes
Associate Vice President of Student Success & Campus Life
abd350@commonwealthu.edu
Lock Haven

Alternates

RepresentationNameLocation
APSCUF Elected
Alternate
Dr. Matthew Girton
Professor of Communication Studies, Department of Communication Studies
mgirton@commonwealthu.edu
Lock Haven
AFSCME Elected
Alternate
Mr. Shawn Makar
Equipment Operator, Department of Facilities Maintenance
smakar@commonwealthu.edu
Bloomsburg
SCUPA Elected
Alternate
Ms. Nichole Book
DEI Coordinator and Title IX Deputy
nbook@commonwealthu.edu
Mansfield
Student Representative
Alternate
Jessica Dodge
Student Trustee
jcd74797@huskies.bloomu.edu
Bloomsburg

Timeline

Date(s)Activity
Mid-FebruaryListening Sessions
WK team members hear from constituent groups
2/26/2024 to mid-AprilActive Recruitment Period
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs | WittKieffer
2/26/2024 - 3/8/2024Survey to faculty, staff, students, community members and Council of Trustees
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/87GBBVN
Early MarchLaunch of Search Committee
AprilReview of candidate materials by President/Chair and Search Committee members and feedback from Search Committee
Week of April 22Search Committee Meetings/Interviews
Late April / Early MayCampus Interviews
Mid MaySearch Committee Final Meeting with recommendations to President

All sessions are open to the entire Commonwealth University community regardless of home campus to provide flexibility for your availability.

Virtual Meeting Link - All Open Forums

Zoom Link

Webinar ID: 977 0194 1492
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 646 931 3860 US

 

Joanne Ardovini, Ph.D.
Ardovini Open Forums:

  • Thursday, May 2
    • 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Bloomsburg Campus Open Forum, Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall
  • Friday, May 3
    • 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. – Lock Haven Campus Open Forum, Sloan Auditorium
    • 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Mansfield Campus Open Forum, 110 Retan Center
       

James McAteer, Ph.D.
McAteer Open Forums:

  • Tuesday, May 7
    • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Bloomsburg Campus Open Forum, Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall
  • Wednesday, May 8
    • 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. – Lock Haven Campus Open Forum, Sloan Auditorium
    • 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Mansfield Campus Open Forum, 109 Retan Center
       

Michelle Kiec, DMA
Kiec Open Forums:

  • Wednesday, May 8
    • 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Bloomsburg Campus Open Forum, Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall
  • Thursday, May 9
    • 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. – Lock Haven Campus Open Forum, Sloan Auditorium
    • 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Mansfield Campus Open Forum, 110 Retan Center