Dr. Judith A. Bense is planning to retire December 31, 2016. The UWF Board of Trustees is charged with identifying a dynamic and competent individual to assume the leadership of the University of West Florida. Meeting updates and announcements pertaining to the Presidential Search will be maintained within these pages.

Founded in 1963, the University of West Florida is a vibrant, distinctive public institute of higher learning with undergraduate, graduate and targeted research programs. With multiple locations in Northwest Florida, the University serves a student population of more than 12,000. UWF's mission is to provide students with access to high-quality, relevant, and affordable undergraduate and graduate learning experiences; to transmit, apply, and discover knowledge through teaching, scholarship, research, and public service; and to engage in community partnerships that respond to mutual concerns and opportunities and that advance the economy and quality of life in the region.

Dedicated to helping students realize their full potential, UWF is committed to strategically planning and investing in order to enhance student access and educational attainment. The university supports highly-qualified faculty and staff who engage students in rigorous, high-impact, student-oriented learning experiences to enhance personal and professional development. UWF scholars deliver personalized, hands-on learning and leadership opportunities through small class sizes. The University offers a dynamic learning environment, inspiring innovation, creativity and collaboration while focusing on student success within a complex 21st Century global society.

To learn more about the University of West Florida and our Strategic Plan, visit About UWF.