(Radio Iowa) – Interviews started today (Monday) of candidates who want to be the next president of Iowa State University. All the Board of Regents interviews of the candidates are being held in closed sessions. The Board will continue the interviews Tuesday and then will announce the number of finalists they have selected.

The names of the finalists will be revealed the day before they are to visit campus for a public forum. The Regents hope to select a the replacement for retiring president Wendy Wintersteen by November.