Quotes about the AD search

UH-Manoa Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw said that UH hopes to name a new AD:
"within the next four to six weeks. My intent is to move forward expeditiously in conducting the search and recommending an individual for the position. The goal is to accomplish that process within the next four to six weeks. In that way, we could complete the process well before the end of the semester." (HA)

HA Note: "Clapp's appointment — and raise to $227,808 — is for up to a year. UH said it is "standard procedure" to fill vacancies with interim appointees for a "one year duration unless sooner relieved.""

About the AD hiring process, UH President David McClain said:
"When Virginia has a name to recommend to me, and with my concurrence, that name can be forwarded to the Board of Regents for their approval." (HA)

About how Hinshaw will move quickly, McClain said:
"I'm sure this matter is very 'front of mind' for her and she will be proceeding expeditiously." (HA)

Declining to say if he would apply for the permanent AD spot, Clapp said:
"What I have agreed to do is provide leadership during this time and then give the chancellor an opportunity to assess the qualities, characteristics and talents that would be appropriate for the new director of athletics." (HA)

Hoping that he can stay at UH, Clapp said:
"It is my intention to continue working for the University of Hawai'i. I would really, really like to do that. Which role that is in or how it goes is really up to the chancellor." (HA)

HA Note: "Meanwhile, Frazier returned this weekend from an interview for the vacant athletic director's position at the University of Miami, where he is believed to be on the short list of candidates to replace Paul Dee, who resigned after 15 years. Two associate ADs, Jeff Compher of Washington and Rob Mullens of Kentucky, are believed to be among the finalists. Frazier has also been encouraged by people in the track and field community to apply for the vacant position of chief executive officer of USA Track and Field. That position, which has paid upwards of $300,000, became vacant when Craig Masback resigned the day after Frazier's firing to work for Nike. Frazier had a $250,000 annual salary at UH."