CBI Dean Search Moves to Final Stage with Campus Visits

04/02/2026

Three Finalists to Visit Campus in April 

The Jax State community will have an opportunity to engage directly with finalists for the next Dean of the College of Business and Industry during campus visits this April. Your participation in these sessions is an important part of the process and will help inform the university’s next leadership decision. 

The search, assisted by Executive Search Consultant Dr. Geralyn Franklin of Higher Education Leadership Search, drew 41 applicants. Following virtual interviews with 12 candidates, three finalists have been selected for on-campus visits. 

Each candidate visit will include opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to meet the candidates and attend a public presentation. 

Campus Visit Schedule 

April 9 

  • 10:00–11:00 a.m. – Meet & Greet with CBI Faculty and Staff (369 Merrill Hall Faculty Lounge)  
  • 11:00–11:45 a.m. – Meet & Greet with CBI Students (369 Merrill Hall Faculty Lounge)  
  • 2:30–3:30 p.m. – Public Presentation (B01 Merrill Hall)  

April 15 

  • 10:40–11:10 a.m. – Meet & Greet with CBI Faculty and Staff (369 Merrill Hall Faculty Lounge)  
  • 11:10–11:50 a.m. – Meet & Greet with CBI Students (369 Merrill Hall Faculty Lounge)  
  • 2:30–3:30 p.m. – Public Presentation (B01 Merrill Hall)  

April 23–24 

  • April 23, 10:10–11:00 a.m. – Meet & Greet with CBI Faculty and Staff (369 Merrill Hall Faculty Lounge) 
  • April 23, 11:10–11:45 a.m. – Meet & Greet with CBI Students (369 Merrill Hall Faculty Lounge) 
  • April 24, 10:30–11:30 a.m. – Public Presentation (B10 Merrill Hall Auditorium) 

Candidate names will be released one week prior to each visit. Resumes will be available for review in the College of Business and Industry Dean’s Office. 

“We are very pleased with the quality of the applicant pool for the next dean of Jacksonville State’s College of Business and Industry,” said Dr. Tim Lindblom, Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences and chair of the search committee. “In fact, we have had a difficult time narrowing down this excellent group of candidates to those invited to campus. I’m optimistic about each candidate and am looking forward to their visits and interaction with the Jax State community.” 

The search committee, chaired by Dr. Lindblom, includes Dr. Albi Alikaj, Mr. Matthew Rosser, Dr. Ronnie Clayton, Dr. Jessica Wiggins, and Dr. Teddi Joyce. The university hopes to announce the new dean shortly after the campus visits, with a start date anticipated in mid-summer. 

Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the public presentations and meet-and-greet sessions to provide feedback and help shape the future of the college.