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Chancellor Search Process

Learn how a new NC State University chancellor will be selected and appointed.

On July 19, 2024, UNC System President Peter Hans announced the formation of the Chancellor Search Advisory Committee, chaired by Ed Stack, vice chair of the NC State Board of Trustees.

Following UNC System policy, the committee comprises 13 voting members, including representatives of the trustees, faculty, staff, students and alumni. The policy also calls for a current or former chancellor of a UNC System institution to serve, as well as members of the UNC Board of Governors and the president or his designee.

  • The committee will offer a number of opportunities for public input, including an online survey, on-campus listening forums, and focus group interviews with key campus constituents.
  • Representatives of faculty, staff, students, alumni and other campus stakeholders will be able to engage directly with candidate finalists.

Chancellor Leadership Profile

NC State is inviting applications for its new chancellor. Learn about the largest university in North Carolina, our close-knit Wolfpack community and the opportunities that await our next leader.

Download the profile [PDF]
The Copper Wolves at Wolf Plaza offer a gathering space for students near the Free Expression Tunnel. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Recommend a Candidate

The Chancellor Search Advisory Committee welcomes your recommendations or nominations of potential candidates for the position of chancellor of NC State.

You can recommend a candidate via the survey form created by Parker Executive Search.

Recommend a candidate

Read the Charge

UNC System President Peter Hans shared the charge with the Chancellor Search Advisory Committee at their kickoff meeting on September 10, 2024. You can read the charge here.

Committee Members

  • Edwin J. “Ed” Stack III (’92), NC State Board of Trustees vice chair and chair of the search advisory committee
  • Charles Hall, NC State Staff Senate chair, communications manager for computer science and electrical and computer engineering
  • Peter Hans, UNC System president
  • Timothy L. Humphrey (’96), NC State Board of Trustees secretary
  • Ghazale Johnston (’96), NC State Board of Trustees member
  • Allison Markert, NC State student body president and senior majoring in natural resources with a concentration in policy and administration
  • Harold Martin, chancellor emeritus of North Carolina A&T State University
  • Herle McGowan, NC State Faculty Senate chair and teaching professor in the Department of Statistics
  • J. Alex Mitchell (’95), UNC Board of Governors campus liaison
  • Wendy Floyd Murphy, UNC Board of Governors chair
  • David M. Powers (’83), NC State Board of Trustees member
  • Dewayne Washington (’01), partner at NSV Development
  • Edward I. “Ed” Weisiger Jr. (’82), NC State Board of Trustees chair