On August 1, 2011 Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) began a nationwide search for a president to lead its rural, community-focused mission. A community-based search committee including civic leaders, PNWU Board of Trustees, university faculty and administrators is working with Academic Search Consultants. Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital CEO, Rick Linneweh is chairing the Search Committee.
During the September 9 meeting, Academic Search Consultants presented the initial pool of resumes to the Search Committee. The following key points impressed the committee:
- The number of communication vehicles used to announce the position.
- The nationwide reach for the quality applicants.
- The development of a very impressive candidate pool.
During the October to December time period, the Search Committee will narrow the field of candidates. In early January 2012, three finalists will visit Yakima and PNWU for conversations with PNWU Board of Trustees, faculty, staff members and friends of the university.
Soon after the candidate visits, the Search Committee will present its conclusions to the PNWU Board of Trustees.
Search Committee chair, Rick Linneweh, continues his commitment to keep the university constituents apprised of events as they unfold.