\nStatements from Chancellor Robert C. Khayat<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cI congratulate the Board of Trustees for selecting Dr. Dan Jones as the preferred candidate for chancellor of the University of Mississippi. Dr. Jones has a distinguished record of teaching, medical practice and research. On top of that, he has provided extraordinary leadership for our internationally respected health care complex and medical school in Jackson.\n<\/p>\n
\nAlso, his selection as president of the American Heart Association is an indication of the level of respect he enjoys from his medical colleagues across the nation. He also is a man of impeccable integrity. For all these reasons, I believe he is the perfect choice to lead the University of Mississippi.\u201d<\/p>\n
Statements from Alice Clark, chair of the campus Search Advisory Committee, and UM vice chancellor for research and sponsored programs<\/b><\/p>\n
About the Search Advisory Committee<\/b>
\n\u201cMembers of the Search Advisory Committee provided a great representation of the university\u2019s constituent groups and did a superb job. They were outstanding.\u00a0 Each and everyone of them was conscientious and thorough, and they worked well together to achieve the best possible outcome for Ole Miss.\u201d<\/p>\n
About the Board Search Committee<\/b>
\n\u201cWe appreciate the opportunity the board provided to us to be fully engaged in the search and the interview process.\u00a0 Board Search Committee members truly valued our input, and they gave the time, attention and effort that this important search deserved.\u201d<\/p>\n
About the Preferred Candidate<\/b>
\n\u201cWe are excited about Dr. Jones\u2019 forthcoming campus visit.\u00a0 He is an exceptional educator, scholar and public servant who is dedicated to improving the lives of Mississippians.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"