The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has narrowed the search for its next dean
Students, faculty, staff and the broader community are invited to meet the top candidates beginning January 6.
This is your opportunity to hear from the finalists who will lead the nation’s number one college in agricultural and environmental sciences, and to share your input directly with leadership.
As CA&ES continues to lead in groundbreaking research, teaching and public service, the next dean will guide our efforts with solutions and opportunities that will shape our future excellence. The new dean will oversee 29 undergraduate majors and 22 graduate programs, collaborating with faculty, staff and students to drive innovation, advance research and address critical issues that impact California, the nation and the world.
We are seeking a leader who will build upon the college’s legacy, inspire our community and navigate the complexities ahead with vision and resolve. The next dean will play a crucial role in shaping the future of agriculture, the environment and society.
I encourage you all to take time from your important work and studies to meet these accomplished candidates, what they see ahead for CA&ES, and how they’ll keep leveraging your exceptional contributions to grow even greater successes for CA&ES.
– Dean Helene Dillard
Save the Dates: Finalist Campus Visits
This is your chance to engage directly with the candidates and share your thoughts with leadership. Each visit will include a public forum and meetings with students, staff and faculty.
Only attend the appropriate session(s) to ensure a meaningful dialogue with targeted audiences. Online registration will be moderated and only UC Davis email addresses (.ucdavis.edu) will be accepted.
Public Forum (virtual)
Candidate A
Monday, January 6
3 - 4:15 p.m.
Register via Zoom
Candidate B
Wednesday, January 8
3 - 4:15 p.m.
Register via Zoom
Candidate C
Monday, January 13
3 - 4:15 p.m.
Register via Zoom
CA&ES Undergraduate and Graduate Students
(in-person/remote)
CA&ES students only
Candidate A
Monday, January 6
4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Founders Board Room, Alumni Center
Register via Zoom
Candidate B
Wednesday, January 8
4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Founders Board Room, Alumni Center
Register via Zoom
Candidate C
Monday, January 13
4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
West Room, Alumni Center
Register via Zoom
CA&ES Staff Meetings with Candidates
(in-person/remote)
CA&ES staff only
Candidate A
Tuesday, January 7
10 - 11 a.m.
Founders Board Room, Alumni Center
Register via Zoom
Candidate B
Thursday, January 9
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
West Room, Alumni Center
Register via Zoom
Candidate C
Tuesday, January 14
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Allewelt Room, Alumni Center
Register via Zoom
CA&ES Faculty Meetings with Candidates
(in-person/remote)
CA&ES faculty only
Candidate A
Tuesday, January 7
2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Founders Board Room, Alumni Center
Register via Zoom
Candidate B
Thursday, January 9
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Founders Board Room, Alumni Center
Register via Zoom
Candidate C
Tuesday, January 14
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Founders Board Room, Alumni Center
Register via Zoom
Candidate CVs and details will be available on the CA&ES dean search webpage 48 hours before each visit. Access to this information requires your UC Davis login credentials to maintain confidentiality.
How to Provide Feedback
You can share your feedback in the following ways:
General comments or questions: deancaessearch2024@ucdavis.edu
UC Davis Point of Contact:
Patty Covington Fleming
Senior Executive Recruitment Partner
Email: pcovingtonfleming@ucdavis.edu