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January 8, 2025

I am pleased to announce the launch of our national search for the next Vice President for Student Success and Student Life. This is a pivotal leadership role within our institution, one that will play an integral part in shaping the student experience and fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive campus community.

We have assembled a search committee comprised of representatives from our faculty, staff, and student body to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive recruitment process. This committee will work diligently to identify candidates who align with our mission, values, and commitment to student success.

I encourage all members of our community to participate in this important process by providing feedback, sharing the job posting within your networks, and attending candidate presentations when the finalists are identified. Your insights and involvement will be invaluable as we seek a visionary leader who will help advance our shared goals. We are fortunate to have an experienced student success leader, Dr. Dan Maxwell, to serve as the interim Vice President for Student Success and Student Life until this important position is filled.

Updates on the search process, including timelines and opportunities for community engagement, will be shared in the coming weeks. In the meantime, I welcome any thoughts or suggestions you may have as we move forward.

— Loren J. Blanchard, President, University of Houston-Downtown