The search is underway to find the next president of Sam Houston State University to replace President Dana Hoyt, who announced her retirement in February, 2020 after a decade of service.
Starting in February, 2020 and continuing through July, 2020, an Advisory Search Committee, made up of faculty, staff, student and community representatives, will work with an executive search firm, Academic Search, to conduct a national search with the goal of identifying a small number of exceptionally-qualified candidates.
The Finalist(s) will be invited to SHSU to visit with key stakeholders and interview with Chancellor Brian McCall. The Chancellor will select a sole finalist to recommend for approval by the Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents.
News & Updates
Board of Regents Confirms Alisa White, Ph.D., as President of Sam Houston State University
The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System unanimously confirmed Alisa White, Ph.D., as president of Sam Houston State University. Dr. White will officially assume the presidency Aug. 10.
Chancellor McCall Names Dr. Alisa White Sole Finalist For Sam Houston State University Presidency
Chancellor Brian McCall has selected Alisa White, Ph.D., as sole finalist for the presidency of Sam Houston State University. Dr. White, currently president of Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, was selected from a field of 120 candidates following a national search.
Presidential Search Update – June 2020
The search is continuing as planned and on schedule, with a sole finalist likely being selected and named by the Chancellor by the end of June, 2020.
Presidential Search Update - May 2020
The search for the next President of Sam Houston State University is proceeding as planned, with the expectation of a sole finalist being named by the end of June, 2020
Presidential Search Update – March 2020
Update from the Texas State University System.