Many thanks to everyone who submitted nominations and self-nominations for the dean of graduate studies and vice provost for research search committees. I am pleased to announce that the following faculty, staff, and student representatives have been appointed to serve on the committees, and we are grateful to them for their willingness to contribute to these very important searches.

Dean of Graduate Studies Search Committee Members:

Alison Jacknowitz (Chair)

Professor, Public Administration and Policy and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Public Affairs

Linda Amarante

PhD Candidate, Behavior, Cognition, and Neuroscience (BCaN), College of Arts and Sciences

Jason Garner

Director, Graduate Admissions, Kogod School of Business

Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy

Dean, School of Education

Molly O'Rourke

Executive in Residence and Program Director, MA in Political Communication, School of Communication

Kara Reynolds

Professor, Economics and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, College of Arts and Sciences

Michael Schroeder

Senior Professorial Lecturer and Assistant Dean for Masters Education, School of International Service

Lauren Tabbara

Director, Graduate Academic Programs, College of Arts and Sciences

Sonja Walti

Assistant Professor, Public Administration and Policy and Program Director, MPAP, School of Public Affairs

Vice Provost for Research Search Committee Members:

Terry Davidson (Chair)

Professor, Psychology and Director of the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience, College of Arts and Sciences

Leila Mahnad Adler

Deputy Director, Bridging the Gap Project, School of International Service

John Bracht

Assistant Professor, Biology, College of Arts and Sciences

Monika Konaklieva

Associate Professor, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences

Stefan Kramer

Associate Librarian and Associate Director for Research Data Services, University Library

Dan Luperchio

Assistant Vice President, University Programs, Office of Development and Alumni Relations

Dave Marcotte

Professor and Chair, Public Administration and Policy, School of Public Affairs

Deominic Napoleon

Senior Director, Grants and Contracts Accounting, Office of the Controller

Peter Starr

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Amanda Zarka

PhD Candidate, Economics, College of Arts and Sciences

We also plan to engage additional members of the AU community as the interview processes unfold over the coming months. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.