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UIUC CHANCELLOR SEARCH

The University of Illinois System is conducting a national search for the next chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, who will also serve as vice president of the University of Illinois System. The ideal candidates will possess exceptional academic leadership experience and a strong understanding of the evolving higher education landscape.

CAMPUS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

The search committee thanks our campus community for its input, nominations, comments, and suggestions during the search for the next UIUC chancellor. We will hold focus group open forums at the Illini Union, Room 314A, at the following times:

Tuesday, January 28, from 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 29, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

(This is an approved event for overtime-eligible employees, operations permitting and with prior supervisory approval.)

To give feedback online, please complete this survey. Alternatively, send feedback to UIchancellorvpsrch@uillinois.edu.

APPLY OR NOMINATE

Confidential inquiries and nominations are being accepted for this position.

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Greenwood/Asher & Associates, LLC is assisting the U of I System in the search for the UIUC chancellor/system vice president.

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THE POSITION

The chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) serves as a unifying leader who fosters a collaborative, collegial, and empowering campus environment. This role will reinforce the university's tradition of shared governance while driving its legacy of achievement and innovation to new levels. Additionally, the chancellor will also serve as a vice president of the U of I System, contributing to its broader mission and overall strategic direction.

Position description (coming soon)

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ABOUT UIUC

Since its founding in 1867, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has earned a reputation as a world-class leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. With its land-grant heritage as a foundation, it pioneers innovative research that tackles global problems and expands the human experience. UIUC is ranked #9 among public universities by U.S. News & World Report, and serves over 56,000 students who hail from all 50 states and over 100 countries worldwide.

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SEARCH PROCESS

Timeline

Advisory Committee

Committee to advise the President on the appointment of a new Chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Vice President of the University of Illinois System

Jennifer Bernhard, Grainger College of Engineering (Chair)

Kathy Adams, Illinois Human Resources

Rummana Alam, College of Law

Alex Belanger, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Student

Nerissa Brown, Gies College of Business

Antoinette Burton, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Felecia Commodore, College of Education

Charlotte Davidson, Native American House

McKenzy Heavlin, Grainger College of Engineering Graduate Student

Megan Mahoney, School of Social Work Graduate Student

Kristin McMurray, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Operations

Chrystalla Mouza, College of Education

Cynthia Oliver, College of Fine & Applied Arts

Gilberto Rosas, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Taher Saif, Grainger College of Engineering

Jami Painter, System Human Resource Services, Staff

Search Firm

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