Vice President for Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development
Search Committee Members
- Richard Mocarski, vice presidentvice president for research and innovation partnerships, committee chair
- Melissa Amedeo, executive director, DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation
- Felicia Bohanon, executive director, Pre-collegiate Programs
- Rachel Boldman, assistant vice president for student affairs
- Sarah Clark, senior director of strategy and development, Education Systems Center
- James Cohen, professor, Curriculum and Instruction
- Benjamin Creed, president, Faculty Senate and chair, University Council
- Ray Earl-Jackson, vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement
- Eric Estes, superintendent of operations, Regional Center Operations
- Kelly Fiala, dean, College of Health and Human Sciences
- Alicia Schatteman, vice provost for academic affairs
- Mark Schuller, director, Nonprofit and NGO Studies
- Mary Strub, director, Outreach Administration
- Linda Srygler, research compliance specialist
Vice President for Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development Job Posting
Candidate Open Forums
Candidate 1
1:45-2:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Hybrid: Altgeld Hall 203 or Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 265 729 352 025 010
Passcode: YY6mC3K8
Candidate 2
1:15-2:15 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2026
Hybrid: Altgeld Hall 203 or Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 293 935 396 656 309
Passcode: UQ2UE9YQ
Candidate 3
1:15-2:15 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026
Hybrid: Altgeld Hall 203 or Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 271 558 062 379 241
Passcode: QW7Z7PT6