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The role of a university president is pivotal in shaping the academic excellence, innovation and community engagement that defines our institution. On this page, you will find comprehensive information about the presidential search process, key milestones and how you can get involved. We invite all members of the PennWest community to actively participate in this important endeavor as we seek the ideal candidate to lead our university towards a brighter tomorrow.
Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is one of the premier education executive search firms within the United States. Their results-driven team of highly trained consultants possesses the specialized skillset to both recruit future leaders and deliver prompt, clear communications to clients and stakeholders. For more information on GA&A, please visit the Greenwood Asher & Associates website.
View past communications about Pennsylvania Western University's presidential search process.
Open forum dates for candidates in the presidential search are scheduled for April 22, 23, and 24. Each candidate will visit PennWest’s three campuses and have an opportunity to meet with members of the university community and participate in an open forum.
Monday, April 22, 2024
California: Dr. Jon Anderson (Bio Link | CV Link | Cover Letter Link)
Clarion: Dr. Philip Cavalier (Bio Link | CV Link | Cover Letter Link)
Edinboro: Dr. Wade Weast (Bio Link | CV Link | Cover Letter Link)
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
California: Dr. Wade Weast (Bio Link | CV Link | Cover Letter Link)
Clarion: Dr. Jon Anderson (Bio Link | CV Link | Cover Letter Link)
Edinboro: Dr. Philip Cavalier (Bio Link | CV Link | Cover Letter Link)
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
California: Dr. Philip Cavalier (Bio Link | CV Link | Cover Letter Link)
Clarion: Dr. Wade Weast (Bio Link | CV Link | Cover Letter Link)
Edinboro: Dr. Jon Anderson (Bio Link | CV Link | Cover Letter Link)
7:30-8 a.m.
Orientation and Review of Schedule
8-8:45 a.m.
Meeting with Cabinet
9-9:45 a.m.
Staff Forum
Open to non-faculty union staff
10-10:45 a.m.
Manager Forum Open to all non-represented managers
11-11:45 a.m.
Faculty Forum
Open to all members of faculty
12-1 p.m.
Lunch with Council of Trustees
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Campus Tour with Campus Leadership Team
2:30-3:30p.m.
Public Forum | Candidate Presentation (Virtual Option Available)
Open to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, foundation board members and community members
4-5 p.m.
Student Forum
Open to all students
California Campus: Natali Performance Center
Clarion Campus: Suites on Main North, Room 120 Theatre
Edinboro Campus: Baron-Forness Library, 7th Floor
Everyone participating in a campus forum will be provided with an electronic means of submitting feedback on the day’s events. Following all of the campus visits, the search committee will meet to review the feedback and formalize its recommendation to the Council of Trustees, which will make the final determination of the names submitted to the Board of Governors.
California Campus:
Monday, April 22 (Dr. Jon Anderson): Zoom Recording
Tuesday, April 23 (Dr. Wade Weast): Zoom Recording
Wednesday, April 24 (Dr. Philip Cavalier): Zoom Recording
Clarion Campus:
Monday, April 22 (Dr. Philip Cavalier): Zoom Recording
Tuesday, April 23 (Dr. Jon Anderson): Zoom Recording
Wednesday, April 24 (Dr. Wade Weast): Zoom Recording
Edinboro Campus:
Monday, April 22 (Dr. Wade Weast): Zoom Link
Tuesday, April 23 (Dr. Philip Cavalier): Zoom Recording
Wednesday, April 24 (Dr. Jon Anderson): Zoom Recording
Candidate Feedback Surveys
