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Kostas Yfantis, the AP
rep on the Presidential Search Committee.
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“I AM humbled by the distinction to serve
on the committee to help with the selection of the next President,” Yfantis
said. “I have been part of the U of I family for over 18 years in a set of
roles including those of student and academic professional and I will do my
best as part of the committee to help find a strong leader for our University.
I believe that the committee’s charge [1]
articulates well some of the qualities and criteria for evaluating potential
candidates.”
AS REPORTED in the news media, there are three
town-hall meetings planned for June to get input from students, faculty, staff
and alumni: June 23 in Springfield, June 24 in Chicago, and June 25 in Urbana.
“This is an opportunity to provide feedback and I recommend participating in
this important process,” Yfantis said.
YFANTIS HAS worked for CITES for ten years and in
his current role, he manages the group that provides support to faculty,
students and staff using a set of IT services with a focus on Blackboard Learn.
His experience includes consulting, training, communication, and marketing and
he takes an active interest in best practices in eLearning, management, and
leadership.
YFANTIS RECEIVED his undergraduate degree in
Communication from the Urbana-Champaign campus. He has served as Chair of the
Council of Academic Professionals at Urbana as well as Chair of the University
Professional Personnel Advisory Committee
(UPPAC). In these and other capacities he has collaborated extensively with
students, faculty and staff from the Springfield, Chicago and Urbana campuses.
IN THE last three years, Yfantis has served
on at least seven search committees, ranging from executive to entry-level
positions, transcending units and campuses. In spring 2014, he served on a
search committee for a position with Academic Computing and Communications
Center (ACCC) at the Chicago campus.
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