The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host open forum presentations for four finalists advancing in the search for the next vice chancellor for institutional advancement.
The forums will give faculty, staff, alumni, supporters and members of the campus community an opportunity to meet each finalist and hear their vision for advancing UAPB’s philanthropic future.
The vice chancellor for institutional advancement serves as the university’s chief fundraising officer and senior advancement strategist.
The position provides leadership for development, alumni engagement, major gift campaigns, community partnerships, and institutional advancement.
All open forum presentations will be held from 10 to 11:15 a.m. in the STEM Building, Room 103.
Finalist Open Forum Schedule
Finalist Date Time Location
Rodney Parks Friday, July 10 10–11:15 a.m. STEM Building, Room 103
Kristi Smith Monday, July 13 10–11:15 a.m. STEM Building, Room 103
Dr. Ryan Watley Monday, July 27 10–11:15 a.m. STEM Building, Room 103
Jewelette Christopher Wednesday, July 29 10–11:15 a.m. STEM Building, Room 103
Campus and community participation and feedback are important parts of the search process. Members of the university community are encouraged to attend the open forum presentations, as their schedules permit, to support this process.
As Arkansas’ only public historically Black 1890 land-grant university, UAPB remains committed to leadership that strengthens student success, alumni engagement, philanthropic growth, and long-term institutional impact.
