UNM Regents announce campus visit schedule for presidential finalists
The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has selected five finalists for the position of the 24th president of The University of New Mexico. Each finalist will visit campus for an open forum where members of the university community are invited to attend, ask questions, and share feedback.
Open Forum recordings and feedback surveys are available for 24 hours following each candidate’s visit. Additionally, recordings and surveys will be made available for 24 hours following the conclusion of the final candidate’s visit, from 5pm on May 13 until 5pm on May 14.

Elizabeth “Liz” Watkins, Ph.D.
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
University of California, Riverside
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Campus Forum: Monday, April 20, 10:30–11:45 a.m. | SUB Ballroom C

Ashwani Monga, Ph.D.
Executive Vice Chancellor & Chief Academic Officer
University System of Georgia
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Campus Forum: Tuesday, April 21, 1:15–2:30 p.m. | SUB Ballroom C

Eric Barker , Ph.D.
Vice President for Health Affairs
Jeannie and Jim Chaney Dean of Pharmacy
Purdue University
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Campus Forum: Monday, May 11, 1:15–2:30 p.m. | SUB Ballroom C
Attend Virtual Forum for Eric Barker - (recording available May 11 - 12)
Complete the Feedback Survey for Eric Barker - (survey available May 11-12)

Steve Goldstein , M.D., Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor Health Affairs and Distinguished Professor
University of California, Irvine
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Campus Forum: Tuesday, May 12, 1:15–2:30 p.m. | SUB Ballroom C
Attend Virtual Forum for Steve Goldstein - (recording available May 12-13)
Complete the Feedback Survey for Steve Goldstein - (survey available May 12-13)

Eric Link , Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of North Dakota
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Campus Forum: Wednesday, May 13, 1:15–2:30 p.m. | SUB Ballroom C
Attend Virtual Forum for Eric Link - (recording available May 13-14)
Complete the Feedback Survey for Eric Link - (survey available May 13-14)
Community feedback is a critical part of the search process — surveys will be available following each finalist's visit. The Board of Regents will make a final hiring decision after the campus visits are complete.
