The Utah Board of Higher Education is now accepting nominations and applications for the next president of Utah Valley University.
Over the past several weeks, the UVU Presidential Search Committee gathered feedback from students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members through listening sessions, emails and anonymous online submissions. The input directly shaped the presidential leadership profile and official job posting, and will continue to guide the committee as it reviews and evaluates candidates.
“As Utah Valley University continues to expand its impact across the region and the state, we are looking for a president who can help shape the university’s future while building on its strong foundation,” said Shauna Smith, search committee co-chair and UVU Board of Trustees member. “The next president should be a collaborative leader who communicates clearly, champions student success and academic excellence, and strengthens partnerships that align UVU to workforce, industry and community needs.”
UVU is one of the fastest-growing public universities in the United States and plays a key role in preparing Utah’s workforce and supporting economic growth. The university emphasizes access, applied learning, workforce alignment and student success, serving a growing student population across multiple campuses in Utah County and beyond.
Interested candidates can learn more about the position and application process on the AGB Search application page for Utah Valley University.
The search committee is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for engagement and input. Additional suggestions or comments regarding the search may be sent to UVU-President@agbsearch.com or by submitting an anonymous comment online on the USHE UVU Presidential Search Feedback page.
“The feedback we’ve received from across the UVU community has been incredibly valuable in helping guide this search,” said Aaron Skonnard, search committee co-chair and Utah Board of Higher Education member. “That input will continue to inform our work as we identify a leader who can build on UVU’s momentum and help shape its next chapter. The search committee is grateful to the many students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members who have taken the time to share their perspectives so far.”
The search committee will review applications, conduct interviews and recommend three prioritized finalists to the Board of Higher Education, which will make the final selection in an open public meeting. To attract the strongest possible pool of candidates and protect the integrity of the process, the search process and applicant information are kept confidential in accordance with state statute.
While the Board strives to name a new president as soon as possible, it is committed to taking the necessary time to identify, evaluate and hire the best candidate for the position.