Search begins for new UH Press director
UH Press is looking for a new leader for Hawaiʻi’s only scholarly publisher.
UH Press is looking for a new leader for Hawaiʻi’s only scholarly publisher.
Hensel will succeed David Lassner who announced in September 2023, that he would retire at the end of 2024 after serving as president for more than 11 years.
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents will interview the two finalists for president of the 10-campus system during a Special Meeting on Wednesday, October 16.
The Office of the Provost has formally initiated the search for the next dean of the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology.
The regents are asking all stakeholders and the public to provide feedback on the finalists.
The finalists, Wendy F. Hensel and Julian Vasquez Heilig, will attend an open house and a moderated public forum in each of the four counties.
There were more than 90 applicants for the position, and the finalists are scheduled to be announced in September.
Susan Kazama has been serving as interim chancellor at Hawaiʻi CC since 2023.
Sanchez has been serving as interim chancellor at Kauaʻi CC since 2023.
The position will oversee the institute’s mission of addressing the complex health challenges facing Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.