The search is on. The University is looking for a replacement for former Newcomb Hall Director Eddie Daniels, who resigned at the end of last semester.
"The search committee is 99 percent underway," said Dean of Students Penny Rue, who is selecting the committee.
This year, the director's position will entail several more responsibilities than in years past.
Previously, the director of Newcomb Hall had the task of managing the staff, running the operations and programming office and overseeing student organizations in Newcomb Hall, as well as regulating meetings held in the building by other student organizations.
Rue emphasized she wanted to increase the focus on student organizations not only in Newcomb Hall, but outside as well.
"With a new job, there are always more responsibilities, never less," Rue joked.
The search committee for the new director will consist of faculty and students, rounding out a group of 14 members.
Rue picked the committee members by searching on Grounds to make sure all groups were well represented.
The "key constituents" consist of members from Dining Services, the police department, the budget office, student employees, student leaders, Student Council and other groups.
Committee members include Associate Director of Athletics Mark Fletcher, Neil Bynum, director of the Luther P. Jackson Center, faculty member Scott Jones and students Andy Fletcher and Monique Miles.
Rue declined to disclose the names of other committee members.
Rue selected Mark Fletcher as the chairman of the committee because of his experience with the school and his knowledge of all programs.
"I think the committee will be a good learning experience," said third-year Engineering student Andy Fletcher. "I will be looking for someone with plenty of experience, willing to work with everyone and just someone that'll be good for the University."
Currently Assistant Directors Karen Pitts and Donna Baker are filling the role of Newcomb Hall director.
"They're doing a great job. Each have a broad knowledge and they've had an opportunity to stretch a little bit in their careers," Rue said.
She expects finding applicants for the new director position will not be a difficult task.
An advertisement for the position will run Sept. 22 in The Chronicle of Higher Education. Rue said she expects up to 30 or 40 applicants.
"U.Va. has an excellent reputation, and I don't think we'll have a hard time identifying candidates," she said.
Former director Daniels is currently at the University of Connecticut, where he is the Director of Campus Activities.
Pitts and Baker could not be reached for comment.
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