UWS Presidential Search

Please take some time to read about the upcoming interview schedule for Dr. Jim Johnsen. Dr. Johnsen will be interviewed on June 9th for the position of President of the UW System.

A virtual forum will be held from 10:15-11:55 where Dr. Johnsen will make a presentation and answer questions. Questions will be solicited in advance. The most frequent questions will be asked during the forum but not shared with Dr. Johnsen in advance. If you would like to attend, you will need to register. Registration is available through this link.

Selected administrative and government leaders will be chosen who can ask follow-up questions on the spot. A recording of the virtual forum will be available on the UW System Presidential Search website on Wednesday, June 10th including an opportunity for people to share feedback on the candidate.

The forum content will include:

  • Formal Presentation by J. Johnsen: Leading the UW System – Opportunities and Challenges (20 min)
  • Solicited Q&A (20 min) – The link to provide questions is already available from the main website (https://www.wisconsin.edu/presidential-search/campus-forum/). Common themes among the questions will be asked of the candidate who will not know the questions in advance.

  • Campus Leadership Q&A (30 min) –  All registered individuals are welcome to listen but the questions will be limited to a group of individuals representing SSAOs, CBOs, Provosts, etc. The Chancellor at each campus is allowed to choose one individual per campus to represent campus senior leadership for the purpose of posing questions.

  • Shared Governance Q&A (30 min) –   All registered individuals are welcome to listen but the questions will be limited to a group of individuals representing shared governance. The Chancellor at each campus is allowed to choose one individual per campus to represent shared governance for the purpose of posing questions.

In addition to the forum, Dr. Johnsen’s schedule includes (all held virtually, June 9):

  • 9:00 – 10:00 am: UW System Presidential Search Committee
  • 1:15 – 2:15 pm: UW System Chancellors
  • 2:30 – 3:15 pm: UW System Administration Leadership
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Board of Regents

The presidential search website can be found here: https://www.wisconsin.edu/presidential-search/

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