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Douglas W. Woods, PhD Named Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Loyola University Chicago appointed Douglas W. Woods, PhD as Provost and Chief Academic Officer effective, July 8, 2024. Dr. Woods is currently Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies at Marquette University, where he is also a tenured Professor of Psychology. He is a strong advocate for an integrated educational experience that provides students with a foundational liberal arts and sciences core curriculum complemented by knowledge and skills developed across a range of disciplines and schools to prepare students for successful careers and lives.

Search Committee

A diverse search committee from across Loyola University Chicago is being assisted in this process by Spencer Stuart and encourages members of the University community to provide input through surveys, listening sessions, and email.

Fr. Thomas Neitzke, S.J., EdD (chair), Vice President and Special Assistant to the President; Dean, Arrupe College

Michèle Alexandre, JD, Dean and Professor, School of Law

Keith Champagne, PhD, Vice President for Student Development

Jorgia Connor, PhD, RN, Associate Professor of Nursing and Assistant Dean of BSN Program

Jenna Drenten, PhD, Associate Professor of Marketing

James Devery, PhD, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Chair, Faculty Council

Anne Figert, PhD, Professor of Sociology

Samantha Galanopoulos (BA '23), Graduate Student

John Hardt, PhD, Associate Professor of Bioethics and Vice Dean, Stritch School of Medicine

Seungho Moon, EdD, Professor of Curriculum Studies

Claire Noonan, DMin, Vice President for Mission Integration

Don Stemen, PhD, Professor of Criminal Justice

Updates

Recent messages

Loyola News, September 27th - READ MESSAGE

Participate

Share your input with the Search Advisory Committee

Your responses will help discern the attributes we seek in candidates.

Dr. Reed’s Message

President Reed shared the following with the community on Aug. 21.

“I hope the summer months have been enjoyable and productive. I am pleased to write with a progress update on the search for the University’s next provost and chief academic officer.”

READ THE COMPLETE MESSAGE

Outreach Meetings and Provost Search Process

Outreach Meetings

Student Government Loyola Chicago (SGLC)

Graduate, Professional, Adult Council (GPAC)

Deans Council

Jesuit Community

Faculty Council

Staff Council

University Leadership Council

University Senate

Provost Office

Process

Selection of the Committee & Search Firm

Development of the Leadership Profile

Development of the Candidate Pool

Selection and Announcement of Loyola’s Next Provost

An aerial vantage point of the Loyola University Chicago Lakeshore Campus

“I am confident that Loyola will attract excellent candidates with the right blend of academic excellence, administrative proficiency, executive acumen, and commitment to Loyola’s Jesuit, Catholic mission.” MARK C. REED, EdD, PRESIDENT, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

If you have questions, would like to provide feedback, or have any recommendations for potential candidates for the provost position, please contact Fr. Tom Neitzke, S.J., chair of the Search Advisory Committee at LUCProvost@spencerstuart.com.