Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Position Overview

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The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion.  Reporting to the chancellor of UWL, the Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion will be a nationally recognized diversity practitioner steeped in the research and literature of social justice, belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion, who has demonstrated  success working with students, faculty, and staff to design an equitable and inclusive experience across divisions and units.  As a senior leader on campus, the Vice Chancellor will work effectively with all stakeholders and understand the importance of campus culture and climate and the distinctive interests of multiple constituencies.  The Vice Chancellor will be a champion for transformational change, engaging with others in productive dialogues to advance equity and inclusivity.  

Since 2018, UWL’s Division of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) has provided leadership, services, access and advocacy for historically marginalized and systemically underserved populations on campus. The Division seeks to create an inclusive environment for preparedness, global awareness and services to others.

Established in 1909, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) is a public university enrolling approximately 10,300 undergraduate and graduate students within a vibrant community in one of the most beautiful regions of Wisconsin. UWL is part of the Universities of Wisconsin, a constellation of 13 universities and 26 campuses that promote educational and career opportunities across the state. UWL offers 102 undergraduate programs in 30 disciplines, 30 graduate programs and two doctoral programs.

A complete position profile may be found above.

Nominations and Applications  

To apply for the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion position, candidates are requested to submit the following: 

  • a resume or curriculum vitae; 
  • a letter of interest that addresses the leadership opportunities in the profile; and 
  • contact information for five references (to be contacted with candidate’s permission at a later date).  

Application materials and nominations (MS Word or PDF) should be sent electronically to: 
UWL_VCDiversity@agbsearch.com by April 15, 2024, for best consideration. The search will remain open until an appointment is made. 

Nominations and expressions of interest in the Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion position  are encouraged. Please direct them to UWL_VCDiversity@agbsearch.com or to the AGB search consultants listed below: 

Kim Bobby, Ed.D., Principal, kim.bobby@agbsearch.com, (253) 861-7738

Tamara Jhashi, Ph.D., Executive Search Consultant, tamara.jhashi@agbsearch.com, (248)-821-4766