The search committee for Virginia Tech’s next vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs invites the campus community to participate in virtual and in-person open forum sessions for the three finalists who will visit the campus in late April and early May.

The new vice provost will replace Rachel Holloway, who recently announced her retirement after 36 years of leadership and service to Virginia Tech.

Ron Fricker, vice provost for faculty affairs and chair of the search committee, encourages members of the community to meet finalists during their open forum discussions. Questions may be submitted during the discussions and feedback on candidates can be shared with the search committee following each session.

Jill Sible

  • Associate vice provost for undergraduate education, Virginia Tech
  • Open forum: April 29
  • Campus visit dates: April 28-30
  • About: After a decade leading a research program in cell biology at Virginia Tech, Sible transitioned to academic leadership, where she has championed active learning, equitable student outcomes, and transformative undergraduate experiences. She earned her bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of New Hampshire and her Ph.D. in Ccll, molecular, and developmental biology from Tufts University School of Medicine, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Colorado’s Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Carlos Jensen 

  • Associate vice chancellor for educational Innovation, University of California San Diego
  • Open forum: May 5
  • Campus visit dates: May 4-6
  • About: A champion of experiential learning with a deep commitment to enhancing the student experience, Jensen joined UC San Diego and the executive vice chancellor’s team in 2020, bringing with him extensive leadership experience in public education and leading campuswide initiatives to transform education through equity, access, and innovation. He holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Michel Pleimling 

  • Professor of physics and associate dean for undergraduate programs, College of Science, Virginia Tech
  • Open forum: May 8
  • Campus visit dates: May 7-9
  • About: A leader in statistical and condensed matter physics, Pleimling has mentored dozens of students and spearheaded numerous educational innovations, including the development of the Integrated Science Curriculum and several interdisciplinary programs, while also receiving multiple teaching awards. He earned his degrees from the Universität des Saarlandes in Germany and held research positions across Europe before joining Virginia Tech in 2006.

All forums will take place from 3:30-4:30 p.m. with a reception to follow in Assembly Hall at the Holtzman Alumni Center. Zoom links for virtual participation will be posted on the Senior Administrator Search Information webpage on the day of the respective forum.

The vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs works collaboratively with college deans and associate deans to coordinate programs and services that meet the varying needs of a heterogeneous undergraduate student population and encourages the success of faculty and students. The vice provost establishes and implements short and long-range strategic goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; evaluates and monitors programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.

Search updates and candidate information are posted and available on the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost website. 

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