Provost Search

Provost Search Committee Announced (9.15.24)

The search committee for the university’s next Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs will be co-chaired by Dean Michele Dillon, from the College of Liberal Arts, and Professor Jeffrey M. Halpern, Chair of the Faculty Senate.  The search process soon will begin soon, starting with listening and feedback sessions. Please watch for opportunities to share your thoughts and feedback with the committee.


Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Search Committee
Dean Michele Dillon, College of Liberal Arts – Co-chair
Professor Jeffrey M. Halpern, Chair, Faculty Senate – Co-Chair
Dean Mike Decelle, College of Professional Studies
Professor Diane Foster, Director, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Cathy Green, USNH Board of Trustees
Associate Dean for Research Dain LaRoche, College of Health and Human Services
Professor Matthew MacManes, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Senior Lecturer Kevin McLaughlin, Paul College of Business and Economics
Shuva Paul, Vice-President Graduate Student Senate
Chief Diversity Officer & Associate Vice President Nadine Petty
Joseph Skehan, former Undergraduate Student Body President
Professor Sophie Sparrow, Franklin Pierce School of Law
Rachel Stewart, Director of SHARPP Center for Interpersonal Violence Awareness, Prevention, and Advocacy
Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Kate Ziemer