The Associated Students of Madison urges students to voice their input in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s ongoing search for the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Paul DeLuca, who currently serves in the position, announced in June 2013 he would step down and return to faculty after the 2013-’14 academic year.
University leaders announced the four candidates for the position in a March 5 release: Robert Blouin, Julie Underwood, Sarah Mangelsdorf and Katherine Newman. Throughout the week of March 24, each candidate will be holding public presentations to introduce themselves and field questions from the campus community.
ASM Chair David Gardner said in a campus-wide ASM email it is important for students to attend the presentations and involve themselves in the decision process.
“We need as many students as possible to attend to ensure the new Provost understands student concerns,” Gardner said in the email.
Gardner also said students can provide feedback on the candidates after the presentations.
