Iowa State announces finalists for student affairs post

Iowa State University recently announced three finalists for its senior vice president for student affairs post.

The finalists – Martino Harmon, Lori Reeser and Al Thompson – will visit campus over the next month for interviews and public forums.

Harmon is the associate vice president for student affairs at Iowa State. Reeser is the vice president for student affairs at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Al Thompson is the vice chancellor for student affairs and chief diversity officer at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.

Each finalist will spend two days on campus for interviews and participate in a one-hour public forum in the Memorial Union. Each candidate, during his or her forum, will make a short presentation and then take questions from the audience.

Mike Crum, vice president for economic development and business engagement, and David Harris, senior associate athletics director, led the search. They encourage the university community to attend the forums and seek feedback from each potential candidate.

Reesor’s forum will take place at 9 a.m. on Jan. 25 in the Pioneer Room. Thompson’s will take place at 9 a.m. on Feb. 1 in the Companile Room. Harmon’s will take place at 9 a.m. on Feb. 3 in the Pioneer Room.