Two of the three candidates for the Dean of Students position have given their presentations, with the third candidate scheduled to present on Monday, May 7.

Director of Student Affairs and current Interim Dean of Students Patrice Buckner and Director of Student Development at Auburn University Brandon Frye are both current candidates for the dean position.

“Honestly, no matter who we pick, they currently foster or will develop everything they need to be the next dean of students,” President of Student Government Association and dean search committee member Dominique Quarles said.

“One thing you will discover is that all three candidates are outstanding. The challenge is finding the one that will fit best for students, administration and faculty,” Warren Riles, director of career services, said.

The first candidate, who presented on May 1, was Buckner. Her presentation addressed the importance of student safety, getting students involved in problem solving, media overload as well as detailing her experience at Georgia Southern University. She included the discussion on making sure the university as a whole has a unified message to students, faculty, administration, parents and alumni.