West Virginia University has begun its search for an athletic director to oversee the school’s 17 varsity sports and comprehensive Division I intercollegiate athletic program.

A University website has been created _ http://adsearch.wvu.edu _ where information about WVU and updates on the search process will be available. In addition, advertisements will appear soon on national higher education and athletic websites and associated publications.

Applications and nominations can be emailed to: WVUADSearch@mail.wvu.edu, faxed to 304-293-5883, or mailed to: WVU Athletic Director Search, P.O. Box 6201, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506.

A screening committee will be appointed in the near future, and the screening process will remain open until a final selection is made.

Ed Pastilong, who will be retiring June 30, after 20 years of successful leadership, will stay on as athletic director emeritus through 2012, playing a key role in the transition. If the search goes beyond June, Pastilong has agreed to stay on as athletic director until the position is filled.

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