President search on schedule, finalists expected in September
There were more than 90 applicants for the position, and the finalists are scheduled to be announced in September.
There were more than 90 applicants for the position, and the finalists are scheduled to be announced in September.
Susan Kazama has been serving as interim chancellor at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ CC since 2023.
Sanchez has been serving as interim chancellor at Kauaʻi CC since 2023.
The position will oversee the institute¡¯s mission of addressing the complex health challenges facing Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and the Pacific.
The position description and leadership profile were based on feedback provided through six public forums, and a public survey along with input from the regents and the Presidential Search Advisory Group.
Shomaker is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2024.
Approximately 85 people attended the six public feedback forums in person, and roughly 480 participated via Zoom.
Former vice dean Thomas Samuel “Sam” Shomaker was selected to lead the John A. Burns School of Medicine.
Four finalists for the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ CC chancellor position will hold public forums on April 24 and 25.
The updated timeline was announced at a March 21 BOR presidential search special meeting.