Schedule of candidates
Next week, the Division of Student Affairs and Success will host three finalists for the Associate Vice Chancellor of Colleges, Housing and Educational Services (CHES) position. AVC CHES on-campus interviews will take place April 10, 11, and 12. The campus community is invited to participate in the interviews.
Staff and faculty meet and greets
Staff and faculty are invited to attend a meet and greet for each candidate in the University Center's Alumni Room The meet and greet will be held April 10, 11, and 12 from 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Add the AVC CHES candidates' meet and greets to your calendar
Student fora
Students are invited to attend a student forum with each candidate. The student fora will be held daily April 10, 11, and 12 from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. in the University Center's Alumni Room.
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The AVC CHES position is essential to our campus and plays an essential role in students’ experiences and success. We look forward to your participation in this important search.
Candidate information, materials and feedback
Wednesday, April 10
Candidate Name: Laura Arroyo
Staff and faculty meet and greet: Wednesday, April 10, 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. | University Center, Alumni Room
Thursday, April 11
Candidate Name: John Godfrey
Friday, April 12
Candidate Name: Jenny Cotton
Position overview
Reporting to the vice chancellor of student affairs and success, the AVC CHES leads a department that creates, implements, and maintains a comprehensive array of living-learning programs and support services that enhance the UC Santa Cruz educational mission.
The AVC CHES provides strategic leadership in the design, development, implementation, coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of residential and dining-related programs and services for students. They are charged with creating and maintaining a healthy, inclusive, and responsive campus environment for approximately 9,500 residential students.
Review the full position description.
Search Advisory Committee
Dani Barker, Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor (Co-Chair)
Angela Cline, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Budget and Financial Management (Co-Chair)
Naomi Chu, CARE Director
Steve Houser, Director of Capital Planning
Sean Keilen, Provost of Porter College, Chair of the Council of Provosts
Maddie Lee, Undergraduate Student
Jessica Rashid, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct & Conflict Education
Traci Takeuchi, Unit Manager Hospitality Services
Lexie Tapke, Assistant Director Learning Support Services
