Wichita State Poised For Massive Growth

[WstateU]

"In college he played lacrosse both for Arizona State University and for Cambridge University and was a member of

Alpha Epsilon Pi

fraternity. Golden is married with two daughters."

[WstateU]

Sorry, can't seem to embed tweets from my iPhone...

https://twitter.com/wichitastate/sta...193707521?s=21

[1972Shocker]

Coming to us from East Carolina University, where he was vice-chancellor.

Hopefully, he brings the same mindset from East Carolina that Dr. Bardo brought from Western Carolina.

Here is hoping he lives up to his surname.

Golden is currently vice chancellor at East Carolina University, with responsibilities including developing public-private partnerships and building research campuses. Seems like his experience fits what the Dr. Bardo vision.

[WstateU]

Hopefully, he brings the same mindset from East Carolina that Dr. Bardo brought from Western Carolina.

Here is hoping he lives up to his surname.

Golden is currently vice chancellor at East Carolina University, with responsibilities including developing public-private partnerships and building research campuses. Seems like his experience fits what the Dr. Bardo vision.

[1972Shocker]

WSU Press Release: Jay Golden named 14th President of Wichita State University

Steve Clark, a Wichita business leader who served as search chair, said, “Dr. Golden has an extremely impressive record of accomplishments in research and higher education that will be invaluable for WSU’s future growth.”

“I have no doubt,” Clark said, “that Jay’s record of proven leadership will result in even greater accomplishments and recognition for Wichita State during what we expect will be his long tenure as President.”

Clark also chaired the search process leading to the appointment of John Bardo, who led the university from 2012 until his death in March 2019. Clark said that Golden, like Bardo, is focused on building upon the university’s history of innovation, entrepreneurship and applied learning.

Golden said he doesn’t see himself as a lone change agent, but rather as part of a team that will build on the legacy of President Bardo and the work of many others still at the university.

At ECU, in addition to his administrative role, he is a tenured full professor of engineering, as well as in the marketing and supply chain department.

Golden said he has a strong appreciation for working adults. Midway through his undergraduate studies, he served seven years as a full-time sworn police officer and hazardous materials specialist in Arizona, leading criminal investigations of state and federal white-collar environmental crimes.

He plans to visit Wichita during the fall and assume the presidency full time by the beginning of spring semester.

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If Steve Clark is on board than I am on board.

My first impression is quite good.

[WstateU]

Hopefully, he brings the same mindset from East Carolina that Dr. Bardo brought from Western Carolina.

Here is hoping he lives up to his surname.

Golden is currently vice chancellor at East Carolina University, with responsibilities including developing public-private partnerships and building research campuses. Seems like his experience fits what the Dr. Bardo vision.

Dr. Golden seems to check most of the boxes...

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

"In college he played lacrosse both for Arizona State University and for Cambridge University and was a member of

Alpha Epsilon Pi

fraternity. Golden is married with two daughters."

This was cool to see on his background

is Vice Chancellor at East Carolina University (ECU) and a tenured full professor of engineering while holding a secondary appointment in supply chain. Dr. Golden oversees research, economic development and engagement at ECU which, is the only university in North Carolina with a medical school, dental school and a college of engineering.

[Rocky Mountain Shock]

Seems like a great fit, with a background in innovation, outreach, and applied learning initiatives. I don't know if my expectations were just low, but he has more qualifications and a better background than what I was expecting. I'm kind of excited.

[Shock Top]

Based on my sources, this selection was a slam dunk.

[Shocker1976]

I like his credentials but have concern about demonstrated history of rapidly moving to a new position/challenge.

[Wuzee]

https://www.wichita.edu/presidentelect

[WstateU]

I like his credentials but have concern about demonstrated history of rapidly moving to a new position/challenge.

Valid point, but this might be the pinnacle job for him... Wichita is a great (and underrated) place to live.

[WstateU]

https://www.wichita.edu/presidentelect

Some interesting tidbits at the bottom of the release...

"Things to know about Dr. Golden..."

[shoxlax]

Hopefully the basketball team didn't come with him

[1972Shocker]

Valid point, but this might be the pinnacle job for him... Wichita is a great (and underrated) place to live.

He has extensively researched WSU and Wichita; he compiled a data book and a list of who he wants to meet in his first 100 days on the job.

I guess you and I will have to clear some time on our calendars.