CALES/Cooperative Extension/Experiment Station Dean Search: Three additional Listening Sessions planned for Dec. 4

Thu Nov 20 15:35:20 MST 2025

Following up on last week's message from the co-chairs of the search committee, please note that three additional listening sessions have been planned for Thursday, December 4.

Community, External and Industry Partners
Thursday, December 4 at 9:00-9:45am
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/88263792713?pwd=01dGnH5PMIsfkn1F28u69QG6aOOPYg.1
Password: 139628

Extension Faculty and Staff
Thursday, December 4 at 10:00-10:45am
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/82162045194?pwd=kYEAdxXpww0Q3RDfCDrPc9FULaUGln.1
Password: 211300

Open Session
Thursday, December 4 at 3:00-3:45pm
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/87207612340?pwd=Hd69lF2r2YcMkJV286BlaObU27qQfo.1
Password: 416459

The Open Session is for members of the CALES, Cooperative Extension, and Experiment Station community unable to attend any of the other sessions.  For those who were not able to attend a session or have any follow-up thoughts they'd like to share, the committee welcomes your input through a brief online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTDZSXV<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTDZSXV>

Best regards,
Bethany Rutledge

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From: ALVSCE_Bulletin <alvsce_bulletin-bounces at list.cals.arizona.edu> On Behalf Of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension Weekly Bulletin
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2025 2:00 PM
To: alvsce_bulletin at list.cals.arizona.edu
Subject: CALES Dean Search: Listening Sessions to begin Nov. 17

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<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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