CALES Dean Search: Listening Sessions to begin Nov. 17

[Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension Weekly Bulletin]

Sent on behalf of Jenna Rickus, Senior Vice Provost, Office of the Provost and Jenny Lee, Dean and Vice President, Arizona International.





Dear Members of the CALES Community,



We pleased to share that we have officially launched the search for the next Dean of College of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences (CALES). As Co-Chairs of the Search Committee, we are excited to connect with all of you throughout this important process.



Starting next week, the Search Committee<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://provost.arizona.edu/content/dean-search__;!!GTF8f0q2V2sp!4HvO7Pj7DZlcXWeXGeJTqKzShPmh9_52a38ctxWkY54j0vIk_4dkE0HdqbsqlTjYe5b8q_O84ctnxKsJD5LWRLvrs40$> will host a series of listening sessions open to all members of the College community to help ensure everyone has the chance to share their perspective. These sessions will be held via Zoom to accommodate as many people as possible. They are organized by stakeholder group, and there is an open session in the end if you do not see your group represented or cannot attend during your assigned time. Representatives from WittKieffer<https://wittkieffer.com/>, the executive search firm supporting us, will also be present to hear directly from you.



The listening sessions will be as follows:



County Extension Directors, Experiment Station Unit Directors and Extension Administrative Team

Monday, November 17 at 9:00-10:00am

https://arizona.zoom.us/j/89499209894?pwd=s9mZegiWCzyZQAz3LahfvrzkNYIcUC.1

Password: 890261



Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Monday, November 17 at 10:30-11:30am

https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84356984204?pwd=Kn76Co7vGTa4HdQrxtLKFNz4TsLlB4.1

Password: 934266



Executive Council and Dean's Direct Reports

Monday, November 17 at 1:00-1:45pm

https://arizona.zoom.us/j/86562072692?pwd=drPAOrfb5jeUp4Ccz7utgf19Ze8UwR.1

Password: 971800



Staff and Postdocs

Monday, November 17 at 2:30-3:30pm

https://arizona.zoom.us/j/81075134700?pwd=B9BR4Uex71WGmgsuqV3OKMxl3Ja507.1

Password: 415309



Faculty

Monday, November 17 at 4:00-5:00pm

https://arizona.zoom.us/j/83361998652?pwd=NPvI5tPeWJtk8YqgN0uzDRq2bzO0sM.1

Password: 366176



School Directors and Academic Department Heads

Tuesday, November 18 at 10:30-11:15am

https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84142826644?pwd=PwYjaCz2KIab7i6iPKqaEklI4BEamg.1

Password: 340241



Ag 100 Council

Wednesday, November 19 at 10:30-11:15am

https://arizona.zoom.us/j/81070568166?pwd=rJtEOObzeqIPn0usvt2ei2KZ1TfL0a.1

Password: 512954



CALES Alumni Council Board of Directors

Wednesday, November 19 at 1:00-1:45pm

https://arizona.zoom.us/j/83980242204?pwd=XE4FUGQ2eXm2p9eI6uVMe1bHekXEKM.1

Password: 689364



DATES/TIMES PENDING - a follow-up announcement will be distributed once these are finalized

Community, External and Industry Partners

Extension Faculty and Staff

Open Session



Please review the attached Listening Session Guide in advance to ensure there is the greatest time possible during each session for input from attendees.

If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to share your input through a brief online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTDZSXV



Throughout the search, there will be additional opportunities for you to engage with the candidates. Your input and participation are essential to ensuring we identify a leader who reflects the values, goals, and unique strengths of the College. We are committed to ensuring that all members of the CALES communities are actively included, and we encourage everyone to participate in these important opportunities.



We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Interim Dean Mike Staten for his continued leadership and support during this transition.



Thank you in advance for your engagement and support. Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can assist with any questions.



Sincerely,



Jenna Rickus, Senior Vice Provost, Office of the Provost

Jenny Lee, Dean and Vice President, Arizona International



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Jenna, Rickus

Senior Vice Provost

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