Vice Provost for International Affairs Search

The University recently completed a national search for an experienced, creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial leader to serve as its next Vice Provost for International Affairs (VPIA). As the VPIA and Senior International Officer (SIO), this position drives the University’s global strategy and advances the global dimensions of teaching, research, and engagement across all campuses of the University of Minnesota.

Search Committee

  • GerShun Avilez, Dean, College of Liberal Arts, search committee chair
  • Nicola Alexander, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, Diversity, and International Initiatives
  • Chrissie Faupel, Director of International Affairs, University of Minnesota Duluth
  • Natasha Hernandez, PhD Candidate, Culture and Teaching, College of Education and Human Development
  • Molly Hoffman, Associate Director of Scholar Advising, Global Programs and Strategy Alliance
  • Jónína Kárdal, Project Manager, Student Counseling Center, University of Iceland
  • Kimberly Kirkpatrick, Associate Vice President for Research Capacity Building
  • Ruilin Li, Senior Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel
  • Steve Parente, Associate Dean for the Carlson Global Institute, Carlson School of Management
  • Stacey Tidball, Associate Vice Provost of Academic Support Resources, Office of Undergraduate Education

Inquiries about this search can be sent to [email protected]