Jan. 8, 2007
Contact: Rita Mitchell, University Relations
Baker Parker hired to assist in search for new chancellor
MARTIN, Tenn. – The firm of Baker Parker Global Executive Search, of Atlanta, Ga., has been employed to assist with the search for a University of Tennessee at Martin chancellor to succeed Dr. Nick Dunagan.
In September, Dunagan announced his plans to retire in June 2007 with 34 years of service at UT Martin.
“Chancellor Dunagan has had a long and successful career at UT Martin, and finding his successor is challenging, but under his leadership, the Martin campus has thrived and is a highly desirable position in the academic community,” said University of Tennessee President Dr. John Petersen. “I am certain there will be a strong field of good candidates eager for the opportunity to lead the continuation of UT Martin’s momentum and success. I am grateful to Nick for the job he has done in establishing this environment and look forward to the search process.”
Dr. Jerald Ogg, UT Martin interim vice chancellor for student affairs and chair of the search advisory committee, said, “I look forward to working with Baker Parker, which has a rich tradition of supporting these kinds of searches all over the country. It is ultimately our committee’s responsibility, not the firm’s, to forward recommendations to Dr. Petersen. Since the firm will help us spread the word about this incredible opportunity, it should enhance our chances of attracting the quality candidates we seek.”
As part of the selection process, advertisements for the chancellor’s position have been placed. The committee will begin review of applicants in March; its goal is to conduct campus interviews in early April and forward the recommendation of finalists to Petersen shortly thereafter.
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