The current RVP does not provide 鈥渁pproval鈥� for any applicant to move forward nor do they make the selection. As part of the RVP application process, you are encouraged to reach out to the current RVP to learn more about the position. Likewise, since the current RVPs are asked to complete an RVP Applicant Assessment for each applicant, it鈥檚 appropriate and encouraged that there are conversations between the two.