Search Committee Appointed to Select NC State’s Next Provost

NC State has launched a national search for its next executive vice chancellor and provost following last week’s announcement that Warwick Arden will step down from the role and return to the faculty in the College of Veterinary Medicine. A comprehensive and distinguished committee has been appointed to guide the search process.

The search committee will be co-chaired by Kate Meurs, Randall B. Terry, Jr. Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, and Lewis Owen, Dean of the College of Sciences.

Dean Meurs has advanced veterinary medical education and research through the development of key initiatives, including the creation of the Biomedical Partnership Center on the Centennial Biomedical Campus and significant growth in research funding and graduate programs. She is president-elect of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges.

Dean Owen is a geoscientist who has advanced the College of Sciences through strategic planning and leadership in research. His research on Quaternary Period environmental change and natural hazards has earned international recognition, and he is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

The members of the search committee are:

Rodolphe Barrangou, Distinguished Professor and CRISPR Lab lead

Jason Bocarro, Owens-Shelton Distinguished Professor of Leadership with a Global Perspective

Isaac Carreno, student body president and trustee

Fashaad Crawford, senior vice provost for institutional effectiveness

David Hill, head of the School of Architecture

Tim Humphrey, NC State alumnus and trustee

Jeff Joines, Alumni Association Distinguished Undergraduate Professor and associate dean for academic programs, faculty excellence and student success, Wilson College of Textiles

Ghazale Johnston, NC State alumna and trustee

Hollylynne Lee, Distinguished University Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Education

Charles Maimone, executive vice chancellor for finance and administration

Donna McGalliard, associate vice chancellor and associate dean of student life and advocacy

Veena Misra, department head for electrical and computer engineering, co-director of the NSF Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies

David Monks, vice provost for outreach and engagement, associate dean and director of NC State Extension

Shevaun Neupert, Distinguished Professor of Psychology

Shubham Rawat, Graduate Student Association president

Walter Robinson, chair of the NC State Faculty and professor in the Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Roby Sawyers, department head and Forvis Mazars Professor of Accounting

Julie Smith, vice chancellor for external affairs, partnerships and economic development

Krista Walton, vice chancellor for research and innovation

The committee will be assisted by Parker Executive Search. Additional information about the firm and opportunities for campus input will be shared in the weeks ahead.

As NC State’s chief academic officer, the executive vice chancellor and provost plays a vital role in the university’s success, particularly as enrollment continues to grow. The national search will identify a leader to build on the university’s strong academic reputation and momentum.