Call for Nominations: College of Health Sciences Dean Search Advisory Committee

Campus Colleagues,

I am writing to inform you that we will begin the search process for the next permanent dean to lead the College of Health Sciences and its community as they continue expanding their impact on the lives of Kentuckians and people across the world. Dr. Scott Lephart has served as dean since March 2015, and we thank him for more than a decade of service in this key leadership role for the University of Kentucky.

The College of Health Sciences is dedicated to helping the people of Kentucky and beyond attain the highest level of health possible. It is composed of a passionate community of faculty, students and staff who help drive innovation and change in all health disciplines. Because of the leadership role the college holds in advancing the health of our communities through education, research, service and care, its dean must be an exemplar of the college’s values and mission as the university prepares the next generation of health care leaders.

The search process will begin soon with the goal of the college’s next dean joining us by July 1, 2026. The first step in the search process is to form a search advisory committee comprising faculty, staff, students and alumni. As part of our efforts to enhance communication and transparency and to uphold the university’s bedrock principle of shared governance, the Office of the Provost is seeking nominations for the search advisory committee. All recommendations are confidential.

To nominate yourself or someone else to serve on the search advisory committee, please click here. Nominations are due by noon on Friday, Sept. 5.

If you have any questions about the process, please contact Shavonna Ross, director of operations (shav.ross@uky.edu).

Thank you in advance for your valuable input. We appreciate all that you do to advance Kentucky.

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.
Provost