The search committee for the new University of Iowa president is getting closer to interviewing candidates. The committee is working with the Parker Executive Search firm, and firm president, Laurie Wilder told them during a teleconference they should have their notes in on the potential candidates by Monday. Wilder says they will then meet Tuesday to cut the field for interviews.

Wilder talked about the pool of interested candidates.

Wilder says the goal is to bring in from eight to ten candidates for interviews.

She says the goal is to conduct interviews August 11-12th. The finalists would be interviewed in September. The new president will replace Sally Mason, who is retiring August 1st.