Up to four finalist candidates in the Clark Honors College dean search will be in Eugene between May 2 and May 10 to meet with University of Oregon stakeholders.

In addition to dedicated meetings with honors college faculty, staff and students, candidates will give a public presentation for campus members. The public talks are set for May 3, 7, 8 and 10 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Erb Memorial Union Diamond Lake Room (119). Zoom links for virtual participation will be shared on the provost’s website the week of April 29.

The Robert D. Clark Honors College offers students both a small, liberal arts college environment and all the benefits and opportunities of a major research university.  CHC students gather and learn in Chapman Hall, with small seminars in state-of-the-art classrooms, comfortable gathering spaces and an on-site library for studying.

“In the past few years, the college has met unprecedented student growth with new faculty appointments in a wide diversity of fields, an updated curriculum, innovative courses in public engagement and enhanced student advising and support,” said Karen Ford, interim provost and senior vice president.

The permanent dean will be responsible for overseeing the education and development of some of the most academically engaged and motivated students, Ford said. The ideal dean candidate will be a far-seeing leader who is a successful teacher and scholar, and who will continue to enhance the honors college experience for its students, she added.

Details about the candidates will be released in advance of each visit on the Office of the Provost search website, along with an online survey where community members can share their observations. 

The search has been led by a committee composed of faculty, staff and a student from the honors college, and chaired by Bruce Blonigen, dean of the Lundquist College of Business.