University of Hawaii Vice President for Community Colleges Erika Lacro has selected the four finalists for the Kauai Community College chancellor position based on recommendations from an advisory committee. The four will undergo a final round of interviews that include a public forum.

The public is invited to learn about each individual at public forums dedicated to each candidate held over two days, Jan. 25 and 26, at the Kauai CC Fine Arts Auditorium. Attendance can be either in-person or via Zoom.

“The open forums are an excellent opportunity for UH faculty, staff, students and the public to learn more about the final candidates,” said Lacro in a news release.

Lacro welcomes feedback on each finalist. After the visits and reviewing feedback from the chancellor search advisory committee, Lacro will then submit a recommendation to UH President David Lassner.

Public forum schedule:

Jan. 25

• 11 a.m.-noon: Mark Lausch, former vice chancellor of academic affairs, Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis (Zoom registration)
• 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Margaret Sanchez, interim chancellor, Kauai Community College (Zoom registration)

Jan. 26

• 11 a.m.-noon: Angela McLean, director of American Indian/minority achievement and K-12 partnerships, Montana University System (Zoom registration)
• 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Jeffrey Thomas, former vice president of academic affairs, Central Carolina Technical College (Zoom registration)

Visit the chancellor search webpage for information on the Kauai CC chancellor position and finalist biographies. Feedback forms will be available online at the website.