UVA Rector John Wynne sent an email to the UVA community with an update on the search for a new UVA president.
The Special Committee on the Nomination of a President received more than 100 nominations and it is now beginning the process of considering possible candidate and forming a candidate pool.
“Over the past several weeks, they have conducted in-depth conversations with dozens of higher education leaders, including college and university presidents, around the country about what it takes to lead a university in the 21st century,” he writes.
Wynne further writes that the process of sifting through of candidates will be confidential.
“Higher education leaders have told us, and prior experience has informed us, that presidential searches can be effective only if candidates are assured of confidentiality. We also have been warned that a breach causes candidates to withdraw, threatening the viability of the search. We cannot take such a risk.”
Once the process is successfully completed, the committee will send its recommendation to the Board of Visitors, which is ultimately responsible for the final decision.