UW-Whitewater Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Search
Thank you for your interest in our search for the next UW-Whitewater Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. For students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members, this site provides an overview and updates on the search and screen process.
PROVOST PROFILE
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-Whitewater) is seeking a Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs to join the university's senior leadership team and play a major role in fulfilling the institution's mission and core values to foster academic excellence through student success.
Position Posted: December 1, 2025
Deadline to apply for full consideration: February 2, 2026
Virtual Semi-Finalist Interviews: End of February to Mid March
On-Site Campus Interviews: End of March/Early April
Final Recommendations to Chancellor: Mid April
Begin position on July 1, 2026
Kristin Fillhouer, Committee Chair and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Connie Putland, Chief Human Resources Officer
Russ Kashain, Faculty Senate Chair
Becky Mueller, Academic Staff Chair
Pedro Aranda, University Staff Chair
Douglas Bradley, Whitewater Student Government (WSG) President
Abbie Reiser, WSG Director for Academic Affairs
Jackie Briggs, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrollment and Retention
Lana Collet-Klingenberg, Dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies
Kim Kostka, Associate Dean and Professor of Chemistry, College of Integrated Studies and the 2025 W.P. Roseman Award Recipient
Roger Yin, Professor of Information Technology and Business, College of Business and Economics and the 2024 W.P. Roseman Award Recipient
Max White, Professor of Art and Design, College of Arts and Communications and the 2023 W.P. Roseman Award Recipient
Rex Hanger, Professor of Geography and Geology, College of Letters and Sciences and the 2018 W.P. Roseman Award Recipient
Katie Elliott, Associate Professor of Educational Foundations, College of Education and Professional Studies and the 2023-2024 McClellan Endowed Teacher of Distinction Award
Janay Alston-Burnett, UW-Whitewater Foundation Board Member and 2009 Alum
Nicole Caine, Director for Chancellor's Strategic Initiatives, Administrative Support
