Dr. Anantha S. Babbili, one of the four finalist candidates in the search of a new University of Wisconsin-Superior chancellor, took part in a question and answer session Friday in the Yellowjacket Union.

Babbili is a current professor of media and communications at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, but also has previous experience as a provost and a vice president for academic affairs.

When asked by an audience member about what he plans to do besides from his usual administrative roles, Babbili said, “A chancellor should get out of the office to talk to all corners of campus to make things happen.”

He also said professors must do the same thing.

“It is a life long committment to students as a professor,” he said. “Professors need experience in a classroom and [be] a scholar at heart, knowledge, to benefit the student, and prepare students for life long learning outside the classroom.”

Babbili spoke of the potential he sees for the UW-Superior campus to flourish by working with the surrounding community to keep retention rates high not only on this campus but with the city of Superior.

“The University has roles in the city and [with] the economic life of the community,” said Babbili, while speaking about a recent tour he took around Superior.

The last chancellor candidate, Dr. Cheryle Norton, will present Mon., March 14 at noon in the Yellowjacket Union’s Great Room.