After a nine-month search, Mark G. Yudof, President of the University of Minnesota, was named as the sole finalist for the position of Chancellor of The University of Texas System. On June 21, 2002, the U. T. Board of Regents voted unanimously to elect Mark G. Yudof as the ninth Chancellor of The University of Texas System.
The University of Texas System initiated a search for an individual to succeed Mr. R. D. Burck who announced his intent to step down as Chancellor by September 1, 2003. The goal of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System was to conduct an open, inclusive, and thorough search process, consistent with the traditions of excellence in the U. T. System and the prominent role of the System in American higher education.
The public was invited to send comments and suggestions.
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August 17, 2001 |
Chancellor R. D. Burck announces his intent to resign as Chancellor of The University of Texas System by September 1, 2003 (to view Chancellor Burck's letter, click here; to view Chairman Miller's response, click here) |
September 5, 2001 |
Chairman Charles Miller meets with officers of the Employee Advisory Council and the Faculty Advisory Council to discuss the search |
September 21, 2001 |
Counsel and Secretary to the Board Francie A. Frederick meets with the Student Advisory Council to discuss the search |
September 24, 2001 |
Office of the Board of Regents issues Request for Proposals for search firm with responses due on October 8, 2001 |
October 19, 2001 |
Contract awarded to Spencer Stuart to provide assistance with the search process |
November 8, 2001 |
Board of Regents' Chairman Miller issues statement on search for a new Chancellor and appoints the Board as a Committee of the Whole to conduct search |
December 2001 through May 2002 |
Meetings with higher education leaders |
May 8, 2002 |
Board of Regents discusses possible candidates in Executive Session meeting |
May 31, 2002 |
Mark G. Yudof, President of the University of Minnesota, named as sole finalist for Chancellor position |
June 21, 2002 |
Board of Regents elects Mark G. Yudof as Chancellor (click here to view the webcast news conference that followed the special meeting) |
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Chancellor Burck Announces Resignation - August 17, 2001
Regents Begin Process of Searching for New Chancellor - November 8, 2001
Mark Yudof Named Sole Finalist for U. T. System Chancellor - May 31, 2002
Mark Yudof Appointed Chancellor - June 21, 2002
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The Honorable James Pinckney Hart
Elected Chancellor July 24, 1950
Resigned January 1, 1954
Dr. Logan Wilson
Elected President of the System September 18, 1954
Elected Chancellor September 1, 1960
Resigned June 30, 1961
Dr. Harry Huntt Ransom
Elected Chancellor June 30, 1961
Resigned as Chancellor January 1, 1971 and appointed Chancellor Emeritus January 1, 1971
(From July 1, 1963 through November 1, 1967 Chancellor Ransom was also President of the Main University in Austin)
Dr. Charles A. LeMaistre
Elected Chancellor January 1, 1971
Resigned as Chancellor July 31, 1978 and became President of The University of Texas System Cancer Center August 1, 1978
(Retired as President of The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center August 31, 1996)
Mr. E. Don Walker
Appointed Acting Chancellor August 1, 1978
Elected Chancellor October 19, 1978
Resigned August 31, 1984
Dr. Hans M. Mark
Appointed Chancellor-Elect May 30, 1984
Assumed Position September 1, 1984
Resigned August 31, 1992
Dr. William H. Cunningham
Appointed Chancellor-Elect April 9, 1992
Assumed Position September 1, 1992
Resigned May 31, 2000
Mr. R. D. Burck
Appointed Interim Chancellor June 1, 2000
Named Sole Finalist November 15, 2000
Elected Chancellor December 6, 2000
Resigned July 31, 2002
The Honorable Mark G. Yudof
Named Sole Finalist May 31, 2002
Appointed Chancellor-Designate June 21, 2002
Assumed Position August 1, 2002
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On October 19, 2001, Charles Miller, Chairman of The University of Texas System Board of Regents, announced the selection of the firm Spencer Stuart to assist the Board to identify and screen candidates for the position of Chancellor of The University of Texas System.
Spencer Stuart has assisted in other University of Texas executive searches.
Mr. Tom Simmons, the Managing Director of Spencer Stuart's Houston office, will oversee the service contract with the Board of Regents.
Tom Simmons
Managing Director
Spencer Stuart
1111 Bagby, Suite 1616
Houston, Texas 77002-2594
713, 225-1621
713, 393-3939 (fax)
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CHANCELLOR
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
Chancellor R. D. Burck has announced his intention to retire no later than the end of August 2003. The University of Texas System Board of Regents announces a nationwide search to recruit the next Chancellor of the System.
First authorized by the State Constitution in 1876, The University of Texas System is composed of 9 academic institutions (Arlington, Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, El Paso, Pan American, Permian Basin, San Antonio, and Tyler) and 6 health institutions (Dallas, Galveston, Houston, San Antonio, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and Tyler) and includes 4 medical schools, 2 dental schools, and 9 nursing schools. The System enrolls over 160,000 students, employs over 85,000 persons, and has an annual operating budget of over $6.4 billion. The System also manages a $14 billion portfolio.
The University of Texas System faculty are consistently honored by their peers, professional associations, and other organizations for contributions to their academic fields and for their roles as outstanding teachers. Honors and distinctions among the System’s internationally distinguished faculty include: 8 Nobel laureates, 1 Pulitzer Prize recipient, 33 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 44 members of the National Academy of Engineering, 39 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 22 members of the American Law Institute, 39 members of the American Academy of Nursing, and 22 members of the Institute of Medicine.
As the Chief Executive Officer of the System, the Chancellor reports directly to the Board of Regents and is responsible for executing the policies and procedures of the Board. The Chancellor serves as one of the State's senior advocates for higher education and interacts extensively with elected officials; the business, educational, philanthropic, and professional communities; and the general public. Reporting directly to the Chancellor are the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Executive Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs, Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, Vice Chancellor and General Counsel, Vice Chancellor for Governmental Relations, Vice Chancellor for Development and External Relations, Vice Chancellor for Federal Relations, Vice Chancellor for Community Relations, Vice Chancellor for Special Engineering Programs, Director of Audits, and Executive Associate.
Applications and nominations should be sent to the address below. Review of candidate files will begin immediately and will continue until the new Chancellor is selected.
Tom Simmons
Managing Director
Spencer Stuart
1111 Bagby, Suite 1616
Houston, Texas 77002-2594
713, 225-1621
tsimmons@spencerstuart.com
--The University of Texas System is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer--
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