Candidate A for vice president for human resources, chief human resources officer to participate in open forum
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 11, 2023) — Three candidates for the University of Kentucky Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer position will be on campus this week.
The first candidate will participate in an open forum at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, in Worsham Cinema at UK’s Gatton Student Center. Members of the UK community are encouraged to attend and to provide feedback.
The three finalists will participate in open forums and meet with constituent groups in the UK community. Names and curricula vitae for these individuals will be posted on the search webpage 24 hours in advance of their forums.
After the forums, UK community members will have the opportunity to submit feedback through a webform posted on the website. The forums will take place at the following times and dates:
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Candidate A Open Forum: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in Worsham Cinema, Gatton Student Center
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Candidate B Open Forum: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in Worsham Cinema, Gatton Student Center
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Candidate C Open Forum: 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, in room 291, Gatton College of Business and Economics
In December, Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration (EVPFA) Eric Monday formed a committee charged with conducting the search for the Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer. Monday will make a selection after receiving feedback from the committee and our campus.
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