Provost Janet Krejci announced the finalists for the position of Dean of the College of Fine Arts. Open forums for the candidates will begin Tuesday, April 14.

Open forums will be:

Mark ShandaTuesday, April 14, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Prairie Room (Center), Bone Student Center

Jean MillerWednesday, April 15, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Prairie Room (Center), Bone Student Center

Michael ThrasherThursday, April 16, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Old Main Room, Bone Student Center

Robert KnightFriday, April 17, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Room 366, State Farm Hall of Business

To view candidates’ full CVs, go to the Office of the Provost website.

The dean is the college’s chief executive academic and executive officer and serves as its academic leader and resource manager. The dean represents the University’s leadership to all college constituents and represents the college to the rest of the University, especially the administration and external bodies.

For additional information, contact the Office of the Provost at (309) 438-7018.