OSU/A&M regents launch presidential search website

Friday, June 29, 2007

To ensure information about the search for a new president of Oklahoma State University and the OSU system is accessible to the public, the OSU/A&M Board of Regents has launched a presidential search website at presidentialsearch/.

“The website will make it easy to efficiently keep the general public and the broad OSU community updated on the progress of the search committee,” said Joe D. Hall, OSU/A&M Board of Regents chairman. “The presidential search site is one more way to ensure the process is inclusive.”  

The website includes a section on the 33-member search committee, OSU’s presidential history, press releases, position description statements, advertisements and general information. The website also features an interactive component where visitors can send the search committee comments and suggestions and submit nominations.

“This site will be the best way for those interested in the process to stay informed of developments, activities, and actions,” said Regent Douglas E. Burns, OSU presidential search committee chairman. “The Regents and the committee believe this type of access is important to the process and will ensure the best-qualified person is selected to lead OSU and the system as we go forward. We hope people will make it a practice to visit the site regularly and offer us their thoughts and ideas.”

The OSU/A&M Board of Regents will begin a national advertising initiative seeking nominations and applications on June 29 and will accept applications until Aug. 17, 2007. The Regents expect to name a new president sometime during the fall semester.