UW-Casper Dean Finalists Selected

The University of Wyoming’s Office of the Provost has selected four finalists for the next dean of the university’s branch campus in Casper.

 

The candidates are Michael Childers, Jerry Hawkes, Matthew Muterspaugh and Angela Pool-Funai. Each will spend a full day on the UW-Casper campus starting Tuesday, May 5.

Childers will interview May 5; Hawkes Wednesday, May 6; Pool-Funai Friday, May 8; and Muterspaugh Monday, May 11. These visits will include public presentations in which members of the campus community can participate either in person or virtually.

Each presentation will be held in Room 322 of the Casper College Student Union/UW Center and will be available via Zoom webinar. Each presentation will include 30 minutes for questions, followed by a public meet-and-greet session.

The public presentation by Childers -- most recently the chair of the College of Arts and Sciences and Johnson & Wales University -- is May 5 at 3 p.m. Join via Zoom webinar here: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/98274764436. To learn more about this candidate, go here.

The public presentation by Hawkes -- currently the dean of the School of Science at Casper College -- is May 6 at 3 p.m. Join via Zoom webinar here: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/94887563512. To learn more about this candidate, go here.

The public presentation by Pool-Funai -- currently the assistant provost for academic programs and dean of the Graduate School and Office of Research at Fort Hays State University -- is May 8 at 3 p.m. Join via Zoom webinar here: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/99378025647. To learn more about this candidate, go here.

The public presentation by Muterspaugh -- currently the dean of Brentwood Center and distance education at Los Medanos College -- is May 11 at 3 p.m. Join via Zoom webinar here: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/95952410984. To learn more about this candidate, go here.

“This UW-Casper dean search committee has done exceptional work in identifying four distinguished finalists for this leadership position,” says Interim UW Provost Anne Alexander. “I am impressed by the diverse backgrounds of each candidate and eagerly anticipate their campus visits to learn more about their vision for UW-Casper, which plays a vital role in serving the state of Wyoming,”

The provost welcomes input on each candidate following the presentations. Those wishing to submit their evaluations may do so confidentially. To submit input on all candidates, go here.