The following letter was addressed to the SHSU community from Dr. Ken Craycraft.
When President Gaertner announced his plans to retire on August 31, 2010, the faculty, staff and students of Sam Houston State University (SHSU) were asked to nominate individuals to serve on the presidential search committee. We are pleased to report that there were 255 nominations for the 13 at-large positions to be named (board reserves three positions for sitting regents).
On Monday, November 23, 2009, The Honorable Ron Blatchley, Chairman of the Board of Regents, Texas State University System, asked that the following individuals be invited to serve as members. We are pleased to report that his invitations to serve were accepted.
Regents:Ron Mitchell, Search Committee ChairCharlie AmatoMichael Truncale
Faculty:Gaylene Armstrong Caroline Castillo CrimmMark FrankMichelle MullinsDebra PriceSergio Ruiz
Staff:Somer FranklinJaimie HebertFrank Parker
Student:Ryan Bridges
Alumni/Community:Jane MondayDanny PierceJohn Hoyt
The first task of the search committee will be to develop a position announcement. Throughout the entire search process, there will be many opportunities for your input. Regent Blatchley encourages each of you to remain engaged and to provide feedback as the opportunities arise.