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MCC Daily Tribune

Search Update/Save the Dates: MCC Provost and VP, Academic and Student Affairs

Co-chairs Dr. Candice Baldwin and Elizabeth Baxter are pleased to announce the members of the Provost and Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs Search Committee:

  • Debra Ake, Engineering Science and Physics
  • Kelsey Bright, Academic and Student Affairs
  • Jeremy Case, Instructional Technologies
  • Amy Contrera, Technology Services
  • Calvin Gantt, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability
  • Bill Horton, Applied Technologies
  • Margaret Kaminsky, STEM and Health
  • Michelle Mayo, Career Services
  • Dan Raimondo, Campus Events
  • Melany Silas, Health and Physical Wellness
  • Rita Straubhaar, World Languages & Culture
  • Denise Thomas, Academic and Student Affairs
  • Daniel Tyree, Anthro-His-Poli Sci, Soc.
  • Holly Wheeler, English and Philosophy

We would like to thank Maureen Karlnoski, Academic Services, who has agreed to provide administrative support for this search and Chelsea Davis, Human Resources, who has agreed to provide Human Resource guidance and support. 

We are also grateful for the expertise of RH Perry & Associates, the search firm to conduct a robust nationwide search for our Provost and Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs.  RH Perry’s Senior Search Consultant, Joanne Bashford will support the efforts of the search committee.  

As a valued member of our MCC community, your input and engagement in the search process is critical. 

Save the Dates: Join us virtually for the upcoming Zoom Open Forums with the Provost/VP finalists. We anticipate Open Forums for up to 4 finalists.

  • Monday, May 6, 2024, from 12 to 1pm
  • Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 12 to 1pm
  • Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 12to 1pm
  • Friday, May 17, 2024, from 12 to 1pm

Zoom links for the Open Forums and the recordings will be shared via the Trib.

Keep an eye out for an electronic survey link (link to be shared via the Trib), another opportunity to share your perspective and input.

Led by the diligent efforts of our diverse and talented search committee, in collaboration with RH Perry & Associates, together we will select the next Provost and Vice President to lead the Academic and Student Affairs division.

Chelsea Davis
Human Resources
04/09/2024