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The Southern Arkansas University President Search Committee is pleased to announce that, after a thorough and rigorous search process, two candidates have emerged as finalists for the position of University President. Finalists Dr. Bruno Hicks and Dr. Philip Wilson bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and a shared commitment to advancing her SAU mission and vision.
“The selection of finalists is an important milestone in the search for SAU's next president,” said Monty Harrington, chair of the presidential search committee. “Future campus visits will be a unique opportunity for these individuals to share their vision for SAU's future.”
Finalists will interact with a variety of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and community members, during campus visits that include public forums and interviews. These opportunities allow the SAU community to interact with candidates and provide valuable feedback to the Presidential Search Committee.
In the coming weeks, each candidate will participate in a comprehensive two-day visit that includes both the SAU Magnolia campus and the SAU Tech campus.
Further information regarding opportunities to meet candidates while they are on campus will be posted on the Presidential Search webpage.
Dr. Bruno Hicks
Dr. Bruno Hicks currently serves as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Dalton State University. Prior to joining DSC in 2020, Mr. Hicks served as the founding dean of the College of Education at Fitchburg State University from 2016 to 2020. Hicks worked as a professor of education and environmental studies at the University of Maine at Fort Kent for over 18 years. He served as dean of the School of Education for 12 of his 18 years.
Hicks holds an Ed.D. She holds a bachelor's degree in science/STEM education from the University of Maine, a master's degree in environmental education, experiential education, and field research program development from Lesley University, and a bachelor's degree in biology and environmental studies from the University of Maine at Fort Kent. I got it.
Dr. Philip Wilson
Dr. Philip Wilson currently serves as president of the University of Arkansas at Rich Mountain. He has been the Prime Minister since 2011. Since his 1999, Wilson has held multiple academic and administrative positions at UARM. He worked as a computer systems instructor and currently teaches business. From 2006 until 2011, Wilson served as vice president for student services. While at UARM, he held roles in Computer Services, Technical Preparation, and Career Services.
Wilson holds a doctorate in higher education and an MBA from the University of Arkansas. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Hendricks College. Wilson also earned a Graduate Certificate in Finance from Southern Methodist University and his AAS in General Technology from UARM.
Additional details about the finalists, including application materials, are available on the Presidential Search webpage.
Southern Arkansas University provides students with a fulfilling college experience in a caring environment of service, innovation, and community. With more than 100 degrees from four different colleges and the School of Graduate Studies, SAU is launching new degree programs that meet the needs of today's career and professional trends.
