UpDate - Vol. 14, No. 4, Page 1
September 22, 1994
Search committee formed for student life v.p. position

     University President David P. Roselle has appointed an 11-member
committee representing the campus community to assist in the
nationwide search for a vice president for student life.
     Betty Paulanka, dean of the College of Nursing, chairs the
committee.
     National advertising, in The Chronicle of Higher Education and
Black Issues in Higher Education, began this month. Letters requesting
nominations also were sent to the presidents of institutions in the
National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges and
the American Association of Universities. Letters and presentations
seeking nominations from the campus community are invited by the
search committee.
     A substantive review of applications will begin around the middle
of November, Paulanka said, and it is expected that the successful
applicant will assume the post of vice president by July 1.
     Candidates for vice president must have demonstrated strong
interpersonal, communication and management skills; and proven
leadership skills in a diversified University setting. Highly
motivated and goal-oriented individuals with strong academic
experiences, who are committed to quality student life, are encouraged
to apply. A graduate or professional degree is required; doctorate
preferred.
     According to Roselle, "The University seeks an enthusiastic and
student-oriented individual who will further the institution's ongoing
commitment to improving the quality of student life and the
maintenance of academic excellence.
     Members of the campus community with nominations or letters of
interest for the position are encouraged to send them to Paulanka.
     Other members of the search committee are Ronald Lieberman,
president of the Delaware Undergraduate Student Congress (DUSC);
Nakishia Williams, president of the Black Student Union; Maxine Colm,
vice president for employee relations; Araya Debessay, professor of
accounting; Pierre Hayward, vice president and University secretary;
Barbara Kelly, professor of physical education; Barbara Kreppel,
assistant vice president; Kenneth Lomax, associate professor of
agricultural engineering; David Pong, chairperson of the Department of
History; and Michael Vaughn, assistant dean of the College of
Engineering and director of the Resources to Ensure Successful
Engineers program.
     John Cavanaugh, ACE fellow in the Office of the President, will
serve as staff assistant to the committee.