As part of a nationwide search that began in spring 2026, three finalists for the Associate Vice President of Research and Sponsored Programs position have been selected for hybrid on-campus interviews and forums. The schedule of opportunities to meet the candidates is included below. The campus community is encouraged to attend these open forums in-person but will have the opportunity to attend via Zoom, as well. Here is a link to the vacancy announcement and the position description. The candidate information and surveys will be available until the closing of the evaluation survey. Please keep this announcement for accessing the materials on the day of each visit.

Please complete the Candidate Evaluation Surveys by 11:45 p.m. Sunday, March 15.

Candidate A
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Campus Open Forum
In-Person Location: University Library Room 2134
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 844 4780 1163 Passcode: 251893
Candidate A Resume and Evaluation Survey

Candidate B
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Campus Open Forum
In-Person Location: University Library Room 2134
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 884 5639 3493 Passcode: 553783
Candidate B Resume and Evaluation Survey

Candidate C
Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.
Campus Open Forum
In-Person Location: University Center 123
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 860 2075 7590 Passcode: 606319
Candidate C Resume and Evaluation Survey

Your participation and feedback are important. Complete the Candidate Evaluation Surveys by Sunday, March 15. If you have any questions about this search, contact Human Resources at 559. 278.2032. If an accommodation is needed to attend the forums, contact Human Resources at hr@mail.fresnostate.edu.