New University president?

[grizjumps45]

So how about we get back to actual updates on the search then shall we? This article today confirms that the field has been narrowed down to ten candidates:

Out of more than 60 candidates for University of Montana president, 10 are advancing for further consideration, according to the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education.

In January, then UM President Seth Bodnar announced he was stepping down to consider a different role in public service. He subsequently announced a U.S. Senate run as an independent candidate.

Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian said an expedited search would take place, partly to continue the momentum at UM, and partly in response to the unexpected midyear departure.

Christian has been posting weekly briefs about the search, and in the most recent one Thursday, he said the process is moving into interviews.

He earlier announced an advisory group, and in the most recent update, he also said he has since invited Paul Lukacs, associate vice president for research and creative scholarship, and Greg Sundberg, deputy director of athletics, to join the working group as it moves into its next phases.

Monday, Galen Hollenbaugh, deputy commissioner, said the team continues to make progress.

“We don’t want to shortchange the process but remain hopeful of making an announcement by the end of March,” Hollenbaugh said.

Hollenbaugh declined to state whether any of the applicants who were advancing were internal candidates from the Montana University System and earlier declined to outline the process.

However, he said Monday the process “remains dynamic,” and the Commissioner’s Office is still accepting applications.

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Does the bolded quote mean that they will make a hire by the end of March? Or does that mean we will get an update on finalists coming to campus by end of March? That's less than two weeks and that seems really fast to make a hire so it's gotta be for finalists to come to campus right?

Ten candidates advance in University of Montana president search • Daily Montanan

Out of more than 60 candidates for University of Montana president, 10 are advancing for further consideration.

dailymontanan.com

This is terrible transparency. Imagine not just naming that candidates because you’re scared of the opinion outside of the board of regents.

 

[MissoulaMarinerFan]

This is terrible transparency. Imagine not just naming that candidates because you’re scared of the opinion outside of the board of regents.

I don't know enough about this, so just throwing some spaghetti against the wall - maybe some obscure legal thing where they can only announce the finalists invited to campus?

I don't know what the SOP for releasing the names of finalists for other universities that have done presidential searches.

 

[Griz til I die]

This is terrible transparency. Imagine not just naming that candidates because you’re scared of the opinion outside of the board of regents.

I mean I'm sure they're gonna name finalists here soon to come to campus. It's just a matter of how many finalists will there be? MSU had two finalists come to campus last year and outside of those two, you never heard who any of the other candidates were. That's kind of how it goes with any job.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

This is terrible transparency. Imagine not just naming that candidates because you’re scared of the opinion outside of the board of regents.

Not sure I have ever seen finalists named until they get it down to 3 or 4 and start campus visits.

 

[alabamagrizzly]

You sound like a real jackass, like I said you chose to go to school there, you're coming off like a ungrateful entitled son of a bitch badmouthing the school who helped you in your career..real fucking classy but no suprise coming from somebody like you.

Oh ya, it's official. AZ definitely fucked your wife and then bitch slapped you after he made you watch.

 

[AZGrizFan]

You sound like a real jackass, like I said you chose to go to school there, you're coming off like a ungrateful entitled son of a bitch badmouthing the school who helped you in your career..real fucking classy but no suprise coming from somebody like you.

Sure thing, dipshit. You'd surely know a lack of class when you see it.

I'm sure I'm the only person in America who doesn't care for their alma mater. The only one.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

You sound like a real jackass, like I said you chose to go to school there, you're coming off like a ungrateful entitled son of a bitch badmouthing the school who helped you in your career..real fucking classy but no suprise coming from somebody like you.

Az doesn't need anyone to defend him, but you telling anyone they sound like a jackass is pretty funny.

 

[Cowboys84]

Oh ya, it's official. AZ definitely fucked your wife and then bitch slapped you after he made you watch.

Why because you said so and a bunch of clones give him a big for saying something that's wasnt funny or clever even 50 years ago..

I get it, most of you on here are all apart of the big egrizzer affirmation club that like to sit on here and stroke each other after each other posts.. if that's what gets you off please go right on..

 

[CDAGRIZ]

You sound like a real jackass, like I said you chose to go to school there, you're coming off like a ungrateful entitled son of a bitch badmouthing the school who helped you in your career..real fucking classy but no suprise coming from somebody like you.

I agree totally. I wouldn’t interact with AZ if I were you. Or anyone on the whole site, really. All jerk stores around here. Best bet is probably to never read or post on eGriz again to avoid all the jerks.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

Why because you said so and a bunch of clones give him a big for saying something that's wasnt funny or clever even 50 years ago..

I get it, most of you on here are all apart of the big egrizzer affirmation club that like to sit on here and stroke each other after each other posts.. if that's what gets you off please go right on..

I just stroked you with an upvote, and there’s nothing you can do about it.

 

[Wolf777]

I just stroked you with an upvote, and there’s nothing you can do about it.

Careful CDA you might get brucellosis or cat scratch fever if you stroke it. Either way, I wouldn’t risk it.

 

[GoCatsGo!]

This is terrible transparency. Imagine not just naming that candidates because you’re scared of the opinion outside of the board of regents.

It's probably to prevent unnecessarily outing the applicants to their current employers. If applicants know they'll be outed if they make the top ten, that may reduce the number of qualified applicants who are willing to apply.

 

[UncleRico]

It's probably to prevent unnecessarily outing the applicants to their current employers. If applicants know they'll be outed if they make the top ten, that may reduce the number of qualified applicants who are willing to apply.

Exactly

 

[alabamagrizzly]

Why because you said so and a bunch of clones give him a big for saying something that's wasnt funny or clever even 50 years ago..

I get it, most of you on here are all apart of the big egrizzer affirmation club that like to sit on here and stroke each other after each other posts.. if that's what gets you off please go right on..

No, its your obvious obsession with AZ. Ya sure, you're an ass hat to everyone here thats a Griz fan but you clearly step it up for AZ. You're hard on is showing through your chaps.

 

[AZGrizFan]

No, its your obvious obsession with AZ. Ya sure, you're an ass hat to everyone here thats a Griz fan but you clearly step it up for AZ. You're hard on is showing through your chaps.

I feel special.

Now, about that University President...my offer still stands.

 

[Griz til I die]

This weeks weekly update on the President search is a big nothing burger. This is the worst weekly update we've had so far. I do think they're nearing the end of the process, it just would've been nice if they said that:

Good morning, University of Montana,

I’m pleased to share that, over the past several weeks, the working group has been engaged in thoughtful conversations with a strong and highly qualified pool of candidates. These discussions have been both productive and encouraging, reflecting the depth of experience and leadership represented among applicants. The level of interest in this opportunity speaks clearly to the positive momentum of the University of Montana and the strong regard in which it is held.

The search continues to advance in a deliberate and positive manner, and we will continue to provide additional updates to the campus community.

Thank you for your continued interest and engagement. Your support is essential as we carry this important work forward.

Clayton Christian

Montana Commissioner of Higher Education

 

[tourist]

I agree totally. I wouldn’t interact with AZ if I were you. Or anyone on the whole site, really. All jerk stores around here. Best bet is probably to never read or post on eGriz again to avoid all the jerks.

Subtle.

 

[tourist]

I don't know enough about this, so just throwing some spaghetti against the wall - maybe some obscure legal thing where they can only announce the finalists invited to campus?

I don't know what the SOP for releasing the names of finalists for other universities that have done presidential searches.

After the bangup job they did with Royce, they had better do it right this time. Just shows us how fucked up the BOR can become. And, to think Pat Williams was nominated by Schweitzer.
Patience, Grasshopper!

Here's some history of the Williams nomination:

Pat Williams not confirmed by Senate for Regent seat

NBC Montana, operating as KECI in Missoula, KCFW in Kalispell, and KTVM in Butte and simulcasting through KDBZ in Bozeman offer local and national news stories, sports, weather forecasts as well as entertainment programming. Our coverage area includes much of western Montana, including Thompson...

nbcmontana.com

It was widely discussed on eGriz at the time, and the Senators got their ears full, and lots of mail, yet 24 voted for the SOB. "Thugs." May you rot in hell, Pat Williams.

 

[mthoopsfan]

This weeks weekly update on the President search is a big nothing burger. This is the worst weekly update we've had so far. I do think they're nearing the end of the process, it just would've been nice if they said that:

Good morning, University of Montana,

I’m pleased to share that, over the past several weeks, the working group has been engaged in thoughtful conversations with a strong and highly qualified pool of candidates. These discussions have been both productive and encouraging, reflecting the depth of experience and leadership represented among applicants. The level of interest in this opportunity speaks clearly to the positive momentum of the University of Montana and the strong regard in which it is held.

The search continues to advance in a deliberate and positive manner, and we will continue to provide additional updates to the campus community.

Thank you for your continued interest and engagement. Your support is essential as we carry this important work forward.

Clayton Christian

Montana Commissioner of Higher Education

That wasn’t exactly helpful. I’m glad the conversations have been thoughtful.

 

[wbtfg]

That wasn’t exactly helpful. I’m glad the conversations have been thoughtful.

Is Clay trying to emulate my spring ball update on the QB Club thread?