On February 17, 2023, Illinois State University had a transition in the presidency and Dr. Aondover Tarhule was appointed as the interim president. The Board of Trustees opted to launch an open national search and formed a Presidential Search Committee. The committee was charged with preparing a Presidential Profile and presenting to the Board of Trustees five qualified candidates for consideration. The work of the Presidential Search Committee was presented to the Board of Trustees and on-campus interviews were conducted of four finalist candidates after one candidate withdrew for personal reasons.
After consideration of the work performed by the Presidential Search Committee, evaluation of the finalist candidates, and the feedback received from faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and many interested constituents, the Board of Trustees reached a consensus to pursue Dr. Tarhule as Illinois State University’s next permanent president.
At the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees to be held on Monday, March 18, 2024, it is anticipated that the Board will consider and vote to appoint Dr. Aondover Tarhule as the twenty-first president of Illinois State University. In addition, it is anticipated that the Board will review, consider and approve the terms and conditions of an employment agreement for the president of Illinois State University.
NOTE: Dr. Tarhule’s name is pronounced as ON-doh-vey Tar-HOO-lay.
