The Judson University Board of Trustees has charged the Presidential Search Committee to conduct a search for the next Judson University president. The committee is working with SIMA International.

Announcement/Formation

• Presidential search announced
• Presidential Search Committee named and charged
• SIMA International selected as consultants to the Search Committee

Planning

• Search Committee and SIMA International meet to discuss search process
• Survey to Judson Faculty/Staff/Students/Alumni/Donors
• Search Committee meeting to review results of survey
• Search Committee members and SIMA meet with campus groups in listening posts to capture campus feedback. Feedback incorporated into evaluation process
• Draft of Opportunity Profile e-mailed to Search Committee for edits

Recruiting

• Advertising plan developed, approved and implemented along with the Opportunity Profile
• Requests for nominations/recommendations
• Search Committee reviews critical leadership benchmarks
• Nominees and prospects are contacted, applications received and reviewed

Evaluation

• Search committee interviews candidates as they surface
• Preliminary reference checks on viable candidates
• In-person interviews with semi-finalist candidates to narrow the candidate pool
• Reference checks and background checks on finalists
• Second round of interviews

Selection

• Search Committee presents recommended candidate to Judson University Board of Trustees
• Signing of contract
• Transition considerations

Appointment

• Announce completion of the presidential search and introduce hired President