January 22, 2025
Dear WSU community,
We are pleased to report that last week the Board of Regents concluded finalist
interviews for the next president of Washington State University. We are now
entering the next phase of the search process — making a selection.
Since our interviews last week, the Regents have been reflecting on each of the
finalist’s responses, experiences, and qualifications. At our regularly scheduled
meeting this week, Board members will share their thoughts with the intended outcome
of selecting a preferred candidate. If the Board coalesces around a finalist during
the Board meeting, we hope to authorize contract negotiations with that individual.
An announcement of the preferred candidate would occur sometime thereafter when the
Board will be asked to approve a proposed final contract. The public will receive
notice of any meeting the Board has to approve a negotiated contract.
As we near the end of this search, the Board of Regents would like to reiterate
our appreciation to the over 1,000 faculty, staff, students, and community members
who provided input to develop our presidential leadership profile. Your thoughtful
input directly informed our recruiting materials, guided our conversations with
candidates, and, ultimately, helped shape our vision for the characteristics and
experience needed in our next WSU leader.
Thank you again for your contributions to this search. We are excited to
introduce you to the 12th President of Washington State University.
Go Cougs,
Lisa Keohokalole Schauer
Chair, Board of Regents
Washington State University
Jenette Ramos
Vice Chair, Board of Regents
Chair, Presidential Search Advisory Committee
Washington State University
