Kansas Board of Regents appoints search committee for Pittsburgh State University president

The Kansas Board of Regents held a special meeting on March 5, 2025, to discuss the search for the next president of Pittsburgh State University. The meeting began with Regent Benson expressing gratitude for the leadership of Rick Webb, who will lead the search committee. Benson emphasized the importance of the committee's task, which includes developing a presidential profile, ensuring an unbiased review of candidates, maintaining confidentiality, collaborating with an executive search consultant, and presenting an unranked list of four to five top candidates to the Board.

Benson noted that the committee members were eager to participate, highlighting their understanding of the significance of the presidential role for both the university and the surrounding community. Following Benson's remarks, Regent Kathy Wolfmore moved to adopt the charge for the search committee, which was seconded and unanimously approved by the Board.

The meeting concluded with positive remarks about the search committee's composition, with eight members returning from the previous search, suggesting continuity and experience in the process. The Board expressed confidence in the committee's ability to find a suitable candidate for the presidency of Pittsburgh State University.