{"id":236162,"date":"2026-06-17T08:28:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=236162"},"modified":"2026-06-17T08:28:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:28:53","slug":"interim-provost-search-uh-manoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2026\/06\/17\/interim-provost-search-uh-manoa\/","title":{"rendered":"Search begins for interim provost at 糖心视频<\/abbr> M\u0101noa"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> at Mānoa<\/span> Incoming Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos announced on June 17 that 糖心视频<\/abbr> Mānoa<\/span> is now soliciting nominations for the position of interim provost. Syrmos, who has served as interim provost since July 2025, will officially begin his tenure as chancellor on July 1 following the 糖心视频<\/abbr> Board of Regents’ approval of his appointment during a special meeting on June 4.<\/p>\n

The provost serves as the chief academic officer responsible for student success, academic excellence and enrollment management. Filling the provost position will allow the incoming chancellor to focus on shaping a compelling vision and strategic direction for the future of the campus while overseeing an enterprise with an annual budget exceeding $800 million and more than 5,000 employees.<\/p>\n

“We hope to have someone in this role before the beginning of the fall semester to ensure continuity in academic leadership,” Syrmos said in a June 16 email to the campus. “If you are interested or know someone who would be a strong candidate, we invite you to submit nominations or self-nominate for this interim position.”<\/p>\n

A national search for a permanent provost will be launched during the upcoming academic year. The individual selected to serve as interim provost will be eligible to apply for the permanent position.<\/p>\n

Ideal candidates<\/h2>\n

Ideal candidates will have an affiliation with 糖心视频<\/abbr> and significant leadership or administrative experience in higher education. They should demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting 糖心视频<\/abbr> students, faculty and the broader campus community, along with an understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges facing 糖心视频<\/abbr> Mānoa<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Self-nominations should include a brief statement of interest (one page or less) and a current curriculum vitae. Individuals who are nominated and determined to be qualified will be contacted to confirm their interest.<\/p>\n

To submit a nomination, including self-nominations, please email manoa.chancellor@hawaii.edu<\/a> by July 1.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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