Finalists named for IPFW chancellor position

Four finalists for the position of chancellor at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne -- soon to be known as Purdue University Fort Wayne -- will be on Fort Wayne’s campus for interviews in July and August, the search committee announced today (July 24). Gary Lehman, chair of the search committee, said finalists will make a 20- to 30-minute public presentation and take audience questions.

“We have four outstanding candidates,” Lehman says. “I hope faculty, staff and students will take an opportunity to hear from each candidate.”

Feedback on the candidates is requested, and the search website contains an online tool for providing feedback. In addition, the full curriculum vitae for each candidate and a link to the forum presentation can be found at https://www.ipfw.edu/microsites/chancellor-search/forums/.

Finalists and their presentation times are listed below:

* Tuesday (July 25) -- Carl Drummond, vice chancellor for academic affairs and enrollment management at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. Science Building, Room 168.

* Friday (July 28) -- Dan Hirleman, chief corporate and global partnerships officer, Purdue University West Lafayette. 10 a.m. Science Building, Room 168.

* Aug. 7 (M) -- Martin Abraham, provost, Youngstown State University. 10 a.m. Walb Classic Ballroom.

* Aug. 22 (T) -- Ron Elsenbaumer, interim provost and senior advisor to the president for entrepreneurship and economic development, University of Texas at Arlington. 10 a.m. Walb International Ballroom.