President Kimo Ah Yun has named a search committee to identify the next permanent provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. The committee, which comprises faculty, staff, a member of the Society of Jesus, a dean, a vice president and a trustee, will be chaired by Dr. SuJean Choi, professor of biomedical sciences in the College of Health Sciences.
The search committee will conduct a national search for the next permanent provost, who oversees all aspects of the university’s academic mission, including cultivating a learning experience that challenges and engages students while inspiring faculty research, scholarship and service.
In addition to Choi, the committee members include:
- Dr. Manoj Babu, assistant professor of practice in management; College of Business Administration
- Dr. Pradeep Bhagavatula, professor of community dental services; School of Dentistry
- Kate Bracciano, director of admissions visits and special programs; Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Elisa Coghlan, communication and assessment coordinator; Raynor Library
- Dr. Leah Flack, professor of English; Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Jill Guttormson, professor and dean of the College of Nursing
- Dr. Majeed Hayat, chair and professor of electrical and computer engineering; Opus College of Engineering
- Dr. Carie Hertzberg, senior director, student community service; Division of Belonging and Student Affairs
- Marilyn Jones, director, Lemonis Center for Student Success; Office of the Provost
- Dr. Praveen Madiraju, professor of computer science; Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
- Ray Manista, vice chair of the Marquette Board of Trustees; executive vice president – chief legal and public affairs officer, Northwestern Mutual
- Tim McMahon, vice president for University Advancement
- Derek Mosley, director of the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education; Marquette Law School
- Rev. Jim Pribek, S.J., assistant vice president, Office of Mission and Ministry
The search committee will be assisted by search firm Isaacson, Miller, to ensure a strong pool of candidates.
The university aims to have a permanent provost in place by July 1, 2025. Campus listening sessions will be scheduled for early spring semester 2025; watch Marquette Today for updates.
