CASPER, Wyo. — The search for the next president of the University of Wyoming is proceeding, the University says. An announcement Tuesday says the presidential search committee is reviewing materials submitted by more than 60 applicants for the job.
The search committee chair, former Board of Trustees Chairman John MacPherson, of Saratoga, told the board last week that the committee intends to separate the applicants into three groups: those who will be interviewed; those who may merit additional discussion before they are added/not added to the interview list; and those who will not receive further consideration.
“I was personally surprised by both the number and quality of the applicants,” MacPherson says. “They truly represent a diversified group with varying backgrounds and experiences.”
A UW statement says that nn February 4 and 5, the search committee plans to conduct video interviews of about 10 candidates and is expected to forward a list of about six semifinalists to the Board of Trustees.
The board is scheduled to conduct off-campus interviews of the semifinalists February 12 and 13, then select about three finalists who will be publicly identified and invited to come to campus for open sessions with UW stakeholders during the week of February 24.
Visits to other Wyoming communities also are expected, the University says.
The board, which will interview the finalists on February 27, will accept public input before selecting the new president. During the week of March 2, the board may extend an offer to the candidate it selects. The new president is expected to be in office by July 1.
Acting President Neil Theobald has said that he is an applicant for the long-term position.
