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Chancellor Search

The University of Wisconsin System invites applications and nominations for the position of Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP). This leader will succeed Dr. Thomas Gibson, who ended his time at UWSP in July 2025 after 4.5 years of distinguished service as Chancellor.

Established in 1894, UW-Stevens Point is one of 11 comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Stevens Point enrolls approximately 8,300 undergraduate and graduate students across three campuses, with locations in Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wausau.

UW-Stevens Point campuses offer a welcoming, supportive atmosphere focused on student success. While there are many reasons to choose UW-Stevens Point, most often repeated by students and employees alike are statements such as “It feels like home” and “I knew my voice would be heard.” Faculty and staff are committed and energetic, doing whatever is needed to help students reach their goals and discover their purpose. The result is a UW-Stevens Point community that loves their university, shows excitement and enthusiasm about their programs and builds strong relationships with each other.

Learn more about this opportunity in the Chancellor Search prospectus.

The UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Search and Screen Committee is hosting two listening sessions on Tuesday, Oct. 21, to gather input from students, faculty, staff and community members on the qualities and priorities of UWSP’s next chancellor.

The sessions will be held both in-person and online via Zoom:

The Laird Room is located on the second floor of the UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve St, Stevens Point.

All are encouraged to participate. An online form for feedback can be found here.

Please take advantage of this opportunity to help shape the future of UWSP.

A 11-member UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Search and Screen Committee has been named.

Regent Jack Salzwedel will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Kristi Roth, Professor in the School of Education, will be the vice chair.

Serving on the Search and Screen Committee as voting members are:

  • Tom Bertram, Administrative Human Resources Coordinator
  • Michael Estanich, Professor and Department Chair, College of Fine Arts and Communication
  • Haben Goitom, Regent
  • Noah Fritz, Regent
  • Jennifer Hess, Associate Director, Continuing Education and Outreach
  • Pete McPartland, Chairman and CEO, Sentry Insurance
  • Caden Morschauser, President, Student Government Association
  • Linda Terwilliger, Regent
  • Jill Underly, Regent

Regent Policy Document 20-27 outlines the make-up of Search and Screen Committee.

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