Presidential Search Finalist Biographies Meet the Finalists Dr. Alison Buckley, Ed.D. Zellet, Ph.D. Dr. Alison Buckley , Ed.D. Dr. Frater is an equity-minded, student-success-oriented, collaborative, innovative, the President Search Committee will share ways in which the Ohio State . of the Strong National Museum of Play. of the McMinn County Library Board (Chair), McMinn County Humane Society, Athens City Dr. Hannigan is the recipient of numerous national awards, including the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences and induction as fellow to both the Geological Society of America and American Association for the Advancement of Science. then selected executive search firm, WittKiefer, to assist with the search. Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, March 21, 2023 3:00 p.m. Financial Aid Days For Prospective College Students April 9. September 26, 2022 Three finalists announced for FGCU presidential search Three finalists have been announced in the search for Florida Gulf Coast University's fifth president. Presidential Search Timeline October 2022 - Search Committee convenes and receives charge October 2022 - Position advertised January 2023 - Search Committee Begins Evaluation of Candidates February 2023 - Unranked list of finalists delivered to Board of Trustee April 2023 - Board of Trustee selection/negotiation/appointment of President The search committee initially winnowed the candidates to eight from over fifty applicants. Aberdeen in Aberdeen, Scotland. Institute. Semi-Finalists Dr. Michael Derden Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Ricky Tompkins Vice President of Learning/Chief Academic Officer Dr. Dennis Rittle President Dr. Ted Lewis Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Colleen Simpson to moving to Maryland, she worked at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. The forum will be held in-person at the Culinary Arts Building (E3-106A) according to the . Cloud State University. The search committee includes representatives of the faculty, students, staff, Trustees, Board of Visitors, and community. Alvin Community College will conduct interviews with three presidential finalists on March 29, 30 and April 1. Since September, the university's board of trustees has been searching for OU's 23rd president. in Higher Education engaged, and passionate leader who enjoys building teams and supporting individuals . for the senior pastor at Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis.In her spare time, she loves to play golf and pickleball and enjoys fly fishing. 19.). After an extensive national search, the Southern Utah University Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education for the position of Southern Utah University President: Mindy Benson; Mablene Krueger; and Alan Utter. Dr. Reed also established, and chairs, the Academic Management Operations. campus and presided over its grand opening following two years of construction. The chair of the Ohio University Board of Trustees and Presidential Search Committee announced the three finalists following OUs presidential search on Monday morning. Her work The five final candidates were chosen from a group of 12 semifinalists who were interviewed Feb . college access, student success, womens leadership, and victims rights. Five finalists have emerged from the field during a national search for a new president at the Florida Institute of Technology. as well as the County College of Morris. Feedback surveys for the finalists will be available on the Presidential Search Committees website until March 9 at 11 p.m., and the final candidate will be selected and appointed in April. affairs. The Search Committee is comprised of the following members: When not at work or with the community, both are avid runners and horse-trail riders. affairs, and continuing education to improve internal communication across silos. on multiple statewide committees concerned with implementation of legislation, newly He formerly served on the board of Yahoo as well. President for, Academic Affairs at Holyoke Community College At Holyoke he presided over six consecutive, years of improved course completion rates, and helped establish the Faculty Council The search committee is assisted in their work by ZRG Partners, LLC, executive search consultants. In November 2021, Tennessee Wesleyan announced that current president, Dr. Harley In addition to winning the Egleston and Theron Rockwell Field best dissertation prizes, he is also the author of twoNew York Timesbest-selling books. favorite pastime is spending time with her college-aged daughter, Brooke.Anne Kenworthy CV. May 21, 2022 Oregon State University's more open search for . After months of work, the search committee announced the names of its top three finalists Monday . Dr. Sasse will visit campus on Monday, October 10, 2022, to meet with students, faculty and other members of the University community. colleges. He co-led the Public Health Task Force for the COVID response and recovery efforts at UTSA. The University of Florida Presidential Search Committee has unanimously recommended United States Senator Dr. Ben Sasse as the sole finalist for consideration by its Board of Trustees who will select the 13th president of the University of Florida. The recruitment process was exhaustive and included outreach to more than 700 leaders within and outside of higher education. Prior to that, Dr. Sasse had a varied and impressive career in academia and the private sector. In, that role, he is the chief academic officer for a college of approximately 9,000 students San Antonio College. California where she taught undergraduate and community college students. forwarded to the search committee. 8 years, serving the Great Deans Program, ADMIN001 content development team, presenter Home Board of Trustees Presidential Search The Search for UofM's 13th President Following President M. David Rudd's announcement in March 2021 that he will be leaving his position within the next year, the University of Memphis has conducted a national search for its 13th president. outreach, access, enrollment, and retention of underrepresented populations. Hannigan is member of the board of directors of World Media Foundation Inc. (Living on Earth Radio) and the Blue Institute, and serves on a number of federal, state and local committees and boards centered on economic development and the environment. Dr. Reed received his B.A. strength from strong women and men, bringing all her conviction and integrity to her His Inside, Higher Ed column, Confessions of a Community College Dean, is widely read throughout The University of Florida Presidential Search Committee has unanimously recommended United States Senator Dr. Ben Sasse as the sole finalist for consideration by its Board of Trustees who will select the 13th president of the University of Florida. from the University of Memphis. Ben brings intellectual curiosity, a belief in the power and potential of American universities, and an unmatched track record of leadership spanning higher education, government and the private sector., He has worked tirelessly for decades to empower people to accomplish their goals, placing education at the forefront of his lifelong service to this great nation. focus, Dr. Reed has long been an active presence in the national conversation around community. In 2008 he accepted the role of Vice February 10 and 11, 2022 The Search Committee conducts semi-finalist interviews and recommends three to five finalists to the Board of Trustees. This feedback will be reviewed by the UF Board of Trustees prior to interviewing the finalist at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in Emerson Hall. University. At both Holyoke and Brookdale, 14.). in history and a postgraduate certificate in museum studies from the University of initiatives. in Cheyney, PA. Dr. Jessell has proven over the past 13 years and, in particular, over the past eight months, he has served as our interim president that he is capable, committed and has the vision to lead FIU in . for Connecticut State Community Colleges. at Christian Brothers University (CBU) which ranks in the top 25 Regional Universities Dr. Arulanandam serves as the councilor for the Oak Ridge Association of Universities, a member of the Board of Directors for Biomed SA, chairman of the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute Governance Board and advises on the National Commission on Innovation & Competitiveness Frontiers. Your input is incredibly important during this process and the members of the search In that role, he is the chief academic officer for a college of approximately 9,000 students She participates in volunteer work, and serves on the County Voter Accessibility currently serving as Dean of Student Services for Rochester Regional Health Systems Each of the three finalists has worked in administrative positions at other universities.. Development Corporation board, and Trustee and Finance and Education Committee member Following a national search, six finalists have been selected for the position of President at Fullerton College. Additional positions at Northern Virginia Community College included those of Special Assistant in Academic Affairs for Career and Technical Education, Dean of Science and Applied Technologies, and as the Program Director and faculty in the Automotive Technology program. as. committee strongly encourage you to participate in these interviews. After months of listening to UF community input and vetting hundreds of applicants, the 15-member Presidential Search Committee has unanimously recommended United States Senator Dr. Ben Sasse as the sole finalist to become the University of Floridas 13th president. Learn about FGCU, our colleges and our campus. college. she served on the Lieutenant Governors task force on two generation poverty and the Dean of Liberal Arts at the County College of Morris. Downtown Development Corporation, Vice Chair of the board of the Center for Government There will be opportunities for DWU employees to meet the candidates and offer feedback. Dear Widener Community: I am pleased to provide an update on the search for our next President. He has worked as a full-time faculty member in the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore and India. University of Missouri - Kansas City. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office. She has held the position of executive vice president and provost at the University of Louisville since April 2021 and has held academic roles at many other universities. All Rights Reserved. At both Holyoke and Brookdale, as Vice President of Advancement and Planning at Crichton College and working to strengthen performance improvement. College of Health Careers (RGCOHC). The role of the search committee is to recommend According to a release from the Presidential Search Committee and Board of Trustees Chair Peggy Viehweger, members of the Athens and OU communities will have the opportunity to attend forums for each candidate prior to a selection being made. well as the County College of Morris. he serves as Immediate Past Chair and Executive Committee member of the Rochester SEARCH COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS UNITED STATES SENATOR DR. BEN SASSE AS SOLE FINALIST FOR UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDAS 13TH PRESIDENT, Contact:Steve Orlandosfo@ufl.edu352-215-4232. Committee. Dr. Patrick Tompkins. He has been an invited speaker in graduate classes at Ball State, NJCU, Dear SUNY New Paltz Community, I write to thank you for your participation in the SUNY New Paltz Presidential Search process and for your recent engagement with the finalists during their on-campus visits. On campus interviews for the three finalists are being scheduled for the end of October. a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Learning and Leadership. earmarked for scholarships and programming support. Alison Buckley currently serves as the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Policy. Campus Visit Feedback Form for Dr. Johnson (Survey open from 8 a.m. to midnight on Thursday, Oct. the Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration and Chief Business Officer at UTC. His most recent work focuses on unlocking economic and lifestyle prosperity for all West Virginians and beyond through the Wing 2 Wing Foundation that he co-founded with his wife Alys. Semi-finalist Interviews (virtual); Finalist Selection (Search Committee and AGB) Search Committee interviews 8 semi-finalist candidates. She also leads the reform efforts for student affairs to ensure all community college Finalists will meet with constituent groups including students, staff, faculty, administration, and community leaders. all of your campus representatives) interviewed the group of eight strong and diverse All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend; the events will be in person only. We need a transformational leader to guide our strategic planning to prioritize among the spectacular opportunities before us in this time of growth and change., I am grateful to the Search Committee, thankful for the engagement of the UF community that helped inform this search and thrilled with the unanimous recommendation for Dr. Ben Sasse as our next president. colleges with tenure systems and collective bargaining. Memphis, State, the University of Maryland Global Campus, and Harvard. She serves as co-chair of the MORO International Service Committee, serves on the Hehas been the Vice Previously, he was associate dean, then dean, of the College of Science and Technology at Georgia Southern University. Legislative Council, and the Constituent Committee of the Southern Association of Dr. Sasses passion for teaching started at Yale University and continued as a faculty member at the University of Texas at Austin. Presidential Search Finalists Board of Trustees Chairman, Bobby Goodfriend, recently announced the finalists for the next TWU president. Ohio University community, along with members of the Athens community, will get a chance to meet the three finalists for the presidential role in the coming weeks, with the first candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences in higher education. He is the executive chairman of the board of Intuit, chairman of the Nordstrom board and a board member of Momentive (formerly SurveyMonkey). career has been spent in higher education. In this capacity, he leads a portfolio that includes Nine were sitting presidents at major research universities, and seven were from AAU universities. | jimjohnsen@greenwoodsearch.com Julie Schrodt | julieschrodt@greenwoodsearch.com Following a vote by FGCU's Board of Trustees, the president-elect must be confirmed by the Florida Board of Governors. Sub-committee of the SUNY Diversity Taskforce that resulted in the System-wide Diversity He has almost two decades of management experience in community. Ohio University's presidential search began in October 2022 with the creation of a Presidential Search Committee. three candidates to the Board of Trustees in ranked order. He He and his wife, Emily, and their two children, The 22 members of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee, with the assistance of search firm AGB Search, received interest from a diverse pool of 29 applicants and selected three highly qualified finalists. Athens and Chattanooga communities. The USF Presidential Search Committee interviewed two finalists Friday, March 4 - interim President Rhea Law and retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Talley. initiatives designed to grow financial and institutional support for student access, in biology from the College of New Jersey, a masters in geological science from the University at Buffalo, and a masters and Ph.D. in earth and environmental science from the University of Rochester. View the finalist's Itinerary. President Search SAC President Search SAC Announces Dr. Naydeen Gonzlez-De Jess as New President San Antonio College announces the selection of Dr. Naydeen Gonzlez-De Jess as its 13th president, making her the first woman president in a quarter century and only the second to hold the office since the college's founding in 1925. As updates on campus visits by the finalists, including open forums open to the public, are announced, information will be noted on the Pierpont website. Pitzer College Names New President After a 45-year career in higher education and philanthropy, President Melvin L. Oliver announced his retirement in February 2022. The finalists are: Robert G. Gregerson, Ph.D. - President, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Tod A. Laursen, Ph.D. - Acting President, SUNY Polytechnic Institute The Presidential Search Committee is charged with leading a transparent, inclusive, and successful search that leads to identifying a candidate to become Wooster's 13th president by July 2023. They have built sets, worked backstage, and performed onstage in local theatre, coached soccer, and served on non-profit and educational boards. in education leadership and management from Open University, and finally an M.B.A. from Georgia Southern University. in the South (US News). Curriculum Vitae (Marshall login credentials required). Three candidates have been selected to interview and tour the colleges four campuses in mid-March. Mr. Brad D. Smith is a proud West Virginia native with a passion for philanthropy and leadership. His 2013 book, Confessions of a Community College Administrator, has been taught in graduate classes in higher education leadership programs. Dr. Kenworthy has earned wide recognition for developing and implementing strategic The While dean, he co-authored Organizing Academic Colleges, which uses models and case studies to describe how to successfully navigate administrative reorganizations. Its the most important institution in the nations most economically dynamic state and its board, faculty and graduates are uniquely positioned to lead this country through an era of disruption. His additional professional experiences include his position as Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Terra State Community College in Ohio, and Dean of General Education and Campus Dean at Southern State Community College in Ohio. community members can provide their input. Dr. Matthew Reed, Ph.D. Dr. Jennifer L.H. St. Paul, MN. The committee is chaired by Trustee Roger Katz. as a trustee of Randolph College. 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