51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Chancellor search update
Sept. 26, 2025
— Nickole Conley, interim CHRO and advisor to the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Chancellor Search
The 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Chancellor Search Committee has an update to share on the committee’s recent progress.
The committee was formally seated earlier this month and held its first meeting on Sept. 18. President Pitney opened with welcoming remarks, followed by introductions led by . During the meeting, members reviewed their responsibilities and engaged in a productive discussion to clarify expectations, align on the overall search process, and review the timeline set forth.
Search Timeline:
- Week of Sept. 1, 2025: Recruitment launch (complete)
- Oct. 20, 2025: Committee begins rolling review to identify semi-finalists
- November 2025: Virtual interviews with semi-finalists
- December 2025: Finalists recommended to President Pitney
- January 2026: Finalists visit campus for in-person meetings
- March 2026: Chancellor announcement
The committee will meet weekly through December 2025, following a timeline designed to ensure high-quality candidates are presented to the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø community and UA leadership by January 2026. This work is being actively supported by UA HR’s Talent Acquisition team in partnership with 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø administrative staff.
The committee members appreciate your ongoing support and collaboration. It will continue to provide updates as the committee advances through the stages of the search process.