Four Finalists for UF VP for Ag – Interview Process has Video Access

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

This notice in this week from Interim UF VP for Ag, Larry Arrington, who writes: As you may know, four candidates have been selected to visit the UF campus during the first two weeks of February to interview for the position of Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources. The schedules are still being finalized but their CVs are available on the Provost’s website at: www.aa.ufl.edu .
During the interview, each candidate will present a seminar followed by questions in Room G001, McCarty Hall D. In addition, these seminars will be broadcast throughout the state by polycom and you are invited and encouraged to participate. See the schedule below:

Dr. Kenneth L. Esbenshade, North Carolina State University
February 1st 4:00-5:00PM

Dr. Joseph Joyce, University of Florida
February 5th 4:00-5:00PM

Dr. Jack Payne, Iowa State University
February 8th 1:15-2:15PM

Dr. Cameron R. Hackney, West Virginia University
February 12th 3:15-4:15PM

If you plan to participate via polycom, please check with your closest county extension office or Research and Education Center to be certain they will be receiving the seminars.

Also, the Florida Farm Bureau will be hosting a reception for each of the candidates at their office in Gainesville (5700 SW 34 Street). I have listed the dates and times of these receptions and you are welcome to attend.

Dr. Kenneth L. Esbenshade January 31st 6:30PM
Dr. Joseph Joyce February 4th 5:30PM
Dr. Jack Payne February 8th 5:45PM
Dr. Cameron Hackney February 11th 5:30PM

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Goldie King at 352-392-1971 or via email at KINGO@UFL.EDU.