The University of Windsor Board of Governors announced today that the search for the seventh president and vice-chancellor will not conclude by June 30, 2018, when current president Alan Wildeman is set to conclude his term. The search committee had identified a highly preferred candidate from a broad and diverse pool of applicants, who, for personal reasons unrelated to the University of Windsor, declined the offer.

In reaching this conclusion, the board recognized that it is not realistic to identify a new preferred candidate in the short time frame remaining between now and June. The board also recognizes that this is a very positive time for the University of Windsor. Even though there are a number of presidential searches happening provincially and nationally, the opportunity at Windsor is highly attractive, and the board has advised the search committee to renew its efforts in the coming academic year, and is grateful to the committee’s members for their continuing dedication to the task. The search committee remains committed to identifying the candidate who best fits the position profile and mandate that were developed through wide community consultation.

The board will be making a statement in the coming weeks about an interim strategy until a new president and vice-chancellor is identified.