Mark Sheridan, one of four finalists in the search for the U of A’s next provost, will present his vision for the U of A, discuss experiences that have prepared him for this role and answer audience questions at 2:30 p.m. today in the Faulkner Performing Arts Center. 

U of A faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend the forum and provide feedback on Sheridan’s presentation by completing this form.  

After the final candidate presentation on Feb. 6, recordings will be available for those who wish to view the forums online and provide feedback by Feb. 10. Members of the campus community will be required to sign in with their university credentials to access the recordings and feedback forms. 

About Mark Sheridan 

Sheridan serves as vice provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and dean of the Graduate School at Texas Tech University, where he is also a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences.   

Since joining Texas Tech and assuming leadership of its graduate school in 2014, Sheridan has overseen a 38 percent increase in graduate enrollment, a 74 percent increase in doctoral degrees awarded and a near-doubling of enrollment in interdisciplinary programs.   

Sheridan's research focuses on comparative animal physiology and endocrinology, particularly the regulation of growth, development and metabolism, as well as the impact of environmental factors on these processes. He has published over 130 peer-reviewed journal articles and received approximately $35 million in funding for his research.  

Prior to his tenure at Texas Tech, Sheridan held several leadership roles at North Dakota State University, including associate dean and state director of North Dakota EPSCoR programs. He holds a B.A. in zoology and an M.A. in biology from Humboldt State University and a Ph.D. in zoology from the University of California, Berkeley. 

Future Presentations

Three more provost candidates will give presentations at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center on the following dates:

• Elizabeth Wentz – Monday, Jan. 27, from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

• Indrajeet Chaubey – Monday, Feb. 3, from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

• David Norton – Thursday, Feb. 6, from 2:30-3:30 p.m.