FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The three finalists for provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs — Jim Coleman, Mike Sherman and Sheryl Tucker — finished their interviews this past week.

Sheryl Tucker, associate provost for academic affairs and dean of the graduate college and professor of chemistry at Oklahoma State University, completed her visit to campus and her public presentation Friday afternoon.

Mike Sherman, vice president for innovation and economic development/chief operating officer research foundation and professor at the University of Akron, visited campus on Thursday, Oct. 13.

Jim Coleman, provost and vice president for Northern Arizona University visited on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

All three made public presentations on the subject "National Perspective on Campus Priorities," and then answered questions from those attending.

Members of the campus community are invited to provide feedback on the candidates through noon Friday, Oct. 28.

Videos of all three candidates' presentations and curriculum vitae can be found at their profile pages:

• Jim Coleman | Presentation and Profile | Curriculum Vitae

• Mike Sherman | Presentation and Profile | Curriculum Vitae

• Sheryl Tucker | Presentation and Profile | Curriculum Vitae

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.