Board of Trustees Posts Presidential Position Profile

TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sonoran University of Health Sciences' Board of Trustees has launched the national search for its next president in preparation for the departure of Dr. Paul Mittman, who will be retiring in June 2025 after 25 years as president and CEO of the institution. The new president is expected to begin their tenure in July 2025.

Sonoran University's Board of Trustees has engaged with Academic Search to support the nationwide search for candidates. The Board has also selected a Presidential Search Committee comprised of trustees, faculty, staff, and student representatives to support the process. Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited.

"We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and visionary leader who will embrace the opportunity to elevate Sonoran University to its next level of accomplishment and build upon Dr. Mittman's remarkable work," said Dr. Duane Roen, Sonoran Trustee, Search Committee chair, and former vice provost and dean at Arizona State University. "This individual is expected to carry out day-to-day operations, build on efforts to further elevate the institution and its professions, strengthen the success of students and alumni in service of the broader community, and enhance its long-term financial health."

Since its founding in 1992, Sonoran University has blended new ways of learning and teaching with timeless principles of naturopathic and conventional medicine and healthcare. Today the University, situated on 8.5-acres in Tempe, Arizona, offers multiple accredited degree programs through the College of Naturopathic Medicine, the College of Nutrition, and the newly launched School of Mental Health. Additionally, Sonoran offers a variety of other services that extend opportunities for student learning, cutting-edge research, and provides free healthcare delivery and access in under-resourced communities

Developed from feedback from surveys and focus groups, the Presidential Position Profile identifies the skills and attributes the University is seeking in its new president. To read the Presidential Position Profile, how to nominate, and the application process, please visit: https://www.sonoran.edu/presidential-search/

For more information on Sonoran University, please visit www.sonoran.edu.

About Sonoran University of Health Sciences

Sonoran University of Health Sciences is a private non-profit and internationally recognized higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The University's College of Naturopathic Medicine, College of Nutrition, and School of Mental Health's evidence-based program offerings shape a healthier future by supporting students as they train to excel as healthcare professionals.

Serving the University's mission, the Sage Foundation for Health supports several Community Clinics focused on providing free naturopathic medical care to local under-resourced communities. The College of Nutrition's Virtual Center for Personalized Nutrition provides personalized and evidence-based care delivered at no cost. The Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research is a state-of-the-art laboratory seeking to improve therapies for global health concerns. The University's Clinical Care branch operates open-to-the-public clinics and Medicinary, Arizona's largest natural pharmacy. The Medical Center provides naturopathic healthcare to patients seeking evidence-based complementary services. The Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine focuses on non-opioid solutions to pain and pain management.

Media Contact

Ivana Morales, Sonoran University of Health Sciences, 1 9738644523, ivana@evolveprandmarketing.com, www.sonoran.edu

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