Search Committee Formed For IU Vice Provost

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Indiana University has appointed a search committee to find a new vice provost for student affairs and dean of students for its Bloomington campus. The candidate selected will succeed Pete Goldsmith, who is retiring June 30.

The search committee will be chaired by Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Dennis Groth. The position in question includes leading the campus’ Division of Student Affairs.

"The Division of Student Affairs touches virtually every aspect of students’ lives, and we are so grateful to Pete Goldsmith for his deep dedication to fostering a culture of care on this campus," said Lauren Robel, provost and executive vice president at IU Bloomington. "The next vice provost and dean will build on this foundation and will play a central role in ensuring that our campus provides a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes academic success and ethical behavior."

Goldsmith announced his plans to retire in January. The search committee, appointed by Robel to find Goldsmith’s successor, includes faculty, staff and students at IU Bloomington.

Along with Groth, the search committee members include:

Karen Allen, director, Social Work Program
Jacque Bollinger, director of residential life, Residential Programs and Services
Fritz Breithaupt, chair and professor of Germanic studies, College of Arts and Sciences
Danielle DeSawal, clinical associate professor and master’s program coordinator, School of Education
Pete Grogg, executive director, IU Health Center
Stephen Harper, assistant general counsel, Office of the Vice President and General Counsel
Laury Flint, chief of police, IU Police Department
Michael Johnson, graduate student, Higher Education and Student Affairs
Adrian Paneto, representative, Graduate and Professional Student Government
Steve Sanders, associate professor of law, chair of Bloomington Faculty Council Student Affairs Committee
Babita Upadhyay, representative, Bloomington Faculty Council
Hank Walter, director, Indiana Memorial Union
Jalen Watkins, representative, IU Student Association
Sara Zaheer, chief of staff, IU Student Association
Catherine Dyar (ex-officio), chief of staff, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President

Search support:

Jacqueline Cushman, project specialist, Office of the Provost
Christy Moore, executive assistant, Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education