Presidential Search

Board Search Committee Meeting #1: Training and Orientation of Search Committee. Search Consultant discusses Search Process with Committee, including timeline, application materials, selection of semi-finalists, and development of a Draft Presidential Profile. Discussion also includes a recruitment strategy to attract a highly competitive and diverse candidate pool. The meeting will be virtual.

Public Fora and Survey: In lieu of Public Forums, the Board Search Committee can solicit input through a Survey instrument. An ACCT Survey will be posted to College’ “Presidential Search” webpage and ACCT webpage to solicit input. Survey closes at 4:00 pm on 1/10/25

[ 1C State Board of Community College Code 300.1 (b) ]

Board Search Committee Meeting #2: Search Committee receives, edits and finalizes the Presidential Profile. Profile sent to the Board of Trustees for approval. Board edits and approves the Profile. Profile posted to College “Presidential Search” Webpage. [Virtual Committee and Board meetings. About one hour or less for each meeting]

Presidential Recruitment and Application Process Begins: State and national publications utilized to advertise, solicit, recruit and develop a strong and diverse pool of candidates. ACCT and Search Consultant initiate a Systemwide, State, and national one- to-one recruitment process. Candidates submit application materials to ACCT’s secure portal.

Target Date for Receipt of Applications: Position remains open until filled.

Board Search Committee Review: Board Search Committee Members individually review, evaluate and rank their top confidential candidates through the ACCT secure portal. Committee has Search Consultant’s evaluation of candidates. Committee submits their ratings to ACCT for ranking.

Board Search Committee Meeting # 3: Committee meets to reach consensus about Semi-finalists to interview. Committee approves interview questions. [About 1.5 hours]

Board Search Committee Meeting #4: Search Committee meets for Confidential virtual interviews of 6 – 8 Semi-finalists. Two-day Interview process. Board Search Committee deliberates and selects 3 Finalists. [ A two-day meeting either week]

Board of Trustees submits names of 3 Finalists to the System President ten business days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the State Board’s Personnel Committee, or at least ten days prior (by March 31) to a meeting of the Personnel Committee. Personnel Committee approves Finalists, and the System President notifies Board of Trustees.

Board of Trustee Interviews and Selection: Finalists visit the College. Each Finalist will Apr 29 – May 2, 2025 meet with Senior Leadership, tour the community, participate in public forums, and interview with the full Board of Trustees. During deliberations, the Board will hear oral, in-depth reports on ACCT’s background checks on final candidates. By week’s end, the Board will select their first-choice candidate. [ One Finalist per day, either week ]

Board of Trustees submits the selection of their first-choice candidate to the System President five days prior to the next State Board Meeting. President-Elect and the Board of Trustees.

The State Board approves selection and notified Board of Trustees

New President of Mayland Community College is announced. The President-elect and Board establish the start date of employment.