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Peter
S. Hoff
Current Job: President of The
University of Maine
Experience: chancellor at Indiana
University Southeast, the University System of
Georgia and California State University
Education: bachelor’s degree
with honors in English from the University of
Wisconsin; master’s degree in English and
Humanities from Stanford University, doctorate
in English and Humanities from Stanford University
Awards: Phi Kappa Phi and Phi
Beta Kappa honor societies; Stella C. Gray Outstanding
Teaching Award at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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Words
to Lead By
A presidential finalist
says he takes on difficult tasks because he likes
challenge.
Hoff:
University must develop leadership team
UTA presidential finalist
Peter Hoff talks with reporters Thursday morning
about his vision for the university if chosen
as the next president.
Finalist
says he’d focus on bigger picture
Peter Hoff will meet with
students today at a forum.
Roderick J. McDavis
Current Job: provost and vice
President for academic affairs, Virginia Commonwealth
University.
Experience includes: education
professor and associate dean of the Graduate School
and Minority Programs at the University of Florida
Education: bachelor’s in
social sciences in secondary education from Ohio
University; master’s degree in student personnel
administration from University of Dayton; doctorate
in counselor education and higher education administration
from the University of Toledo
Awards include: Person of the
Year in Education by The Gainsville Sun
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The
Next Step
The third candidate to
visit campus says UTA is the best place for him,
and his current boss says the finalist has ‘president’
written all over him.
McDavis:
UTA has potential, needs passion
Presidential finalist Roderick
McDavis speaks with reporters Monday morning in
Davis Hall. The third of five finalists to visit
campus said money is the university’s largest
problem.
Bob Smith
Current Job: provost and vice
chancellor for academic affairs and interim dean,
The University of Arkansas Honors College
Experience Includes: vice provost
for Research and Graduate Education, Graduate
School dean, Research Foundation director and
interim chancellor and provost for Health Affairs
for the University of Connecticut
Education: bachelor’s degree
in Pharmaceutical Sciences at St. John’s
University; master’s and doctoral degrees
in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University
of Michigan
Awards include: outstanding service
awards, Washington State University
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Finalist
Bob Smith’s interviews continue
Some SC senators say his
answers in Tuesday’s interviews were indirect
while others say he was well-prepared.
Smith:
UTA needs more faculty for growth
Presidential search finalist
Bob Smith discusses issues he feels are important
for UTA during interviews Tuesday morning.
Smith:
Collaborate on research
The first of the 5 presidential
finalists to visit the campus reveals his ideas
for UTA during an open forum Wednesday.
James D. Spaniolo
Current Job: dean of the College
of Communication Arts and Sciences and journalism
professor, Michigan State University
Experience includes: vice president
and chief program officer, John S. and James L.
Knight Foundation; vice president of human resources,
Detroit Free Press; general counsel, Miami Herald
and Knight Ridder
Education: bachelor’s degree
in political science, Michigan State University;
master’s degree in public administration
and J.D. law degree, University of Michigan
Awards: Scoffes Award at Michigan
State University
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The
path least taken
Presidential finalist James
Spaniolo says his experience in different fields
aids his leadership
Spaniolo:
People bring campus to life
University presidential
finalist James Spaniolo says UTA has the potential
to be a powerhouse in the academic world but remain
well known for its “down to earth”
qualities.
SC,
others surprised with Spaniolo’s thought
process
Some say the candidate
takes a different approach to the university’s
issues.
Arthur C. Vailas
Current Job: vice chancellor
for research and intellectual property manager,
University of Houston System
Experience: vice president for
research and intellectual property management,
University of Houston; associate dean and professor,
University of Wisconsin; professor, University
of California.
Education: doctorate, University
of Iowa; bachelor’s degree, University of
New Hampshire.
Awards: governor’s appointment
to Texas Council on Environmental Technology;
congressional appointment to national board, Mickey
Leland National Urban Air Toxic Research Center
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Research
together
Finalist Arthur Vailas
says the city and university should combine efforts
on environmental issues.
Vailas:
University could be a ‘flagship’ within
10 years
Arthur Vailas discusses
his experience with NASA’s Life Sciences
Department on Wednesday in Davis Hall.
Vailas:
UTA must pursue attention, funds aggressively
He says a tough economy
shouldn’t stop growth here with the system’s
strength.
Others
lack finalist’s system experience
Deans and faculty also
note the 5th candidate’s previous work with
Texas legislators.
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