William Paterson University is conducting a search for the position of Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, following the retirement of Warren Sandmann in July, 2018. Materials related to the search process, including a timeline of events presented below, will be posted on this webpage to keep the University community informed as the process proceeds, culminating with the appointment of the next provost.

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Provost Search Process

		Search announced, Search Committee named/charged. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. selected to support the Search Committee Search Start-up Meeting to discuss search process and profile, and job description crafted
		Position advertisement distributed; Requests for nominations/recommendations Prospects are contacted, applications received and reviewed Prospect Review Meeting: Search Advisory Committee discusses all candidates and selects leading candidates
		Round-One Interviews: Search Advisory Committee interviews leading candidates Reference and Background Checks Search Advisory Committee recommends/selects candidates for additional interviews
		Campus Interviews Selection and signing of contract Transition Considerations
		Announce search completion and introduce hired candidate