WASHINGTON, D.C., January 21, 2022 – AGB Search, a national leader in higher education executive search, is pleased to announce the following recent appointments:

Columbus State University has appointed Wanda Ebright as the new dean of the College of the Arts. Ebright is currently serving as associate dean and director of graduate studies at Winthrop University, South Carolina. Read more.

Eastern Kentucky University has selected Mercy Cannon as their next dean of the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences. Cannon is currently chair of the Department of Languages and Literature at Austin Peay State University (APSU). Read more.

Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisc., has selected Daisy Halvorson as the next vice president for finance and administration. Halvorson was most recently the vice president for finance and administration at Presentation College in Aberdeen, S.D.

Texas Woman’s University has appointed Mary Sauceda as the new associate vice president for enrollment management. Sauceda will join Texas Woman’s in February 2022 from Metropolitan State University. Read more.

The University of Minnesota has selected Quinn Gaalswyk as its new chief auditor. Gaalswyk has supported a broad range of responsibilities at the University of Minnesota’s Office of Internal Audit for the last 14 years. Read more.

The University of Montana has appointed Pardis Mahdavi as its next provost and executive vice president. Mahdavi currently serves as dean of social sciences at Arizona State University and will assume her new role in summer 2022. Read more.

###

About AGB Search
AGB Search, based in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing tailored services, including permanent search, interim search, and compensation evaluation, to higher education institutions. Founded by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) in 2010, the firm has a unique understanding of the qualifications critical for effective higher education leadership. The firm has conducted more than 950 searches at institutions ranging from small, private colleges to large public institutions and research universities. www.agbsearch.com.

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 12, 2022 – Higher education executive search leader AGB Search announces its newest administrative and academic searches with deadlines in January, February and March:

Administrative Leadership Searches

The Christian Brothers Conference (Lasallian Region of North America) invites applications for its new executive director. Executive Search Consultants Loren Anderson and Shannon McCambridge are leading the search. Applications are due by February 4; see the Position Profile for more information.

Northampton Community College (NCC), located in Bethlehem, Pa., announces the search for the institution’s fifth president. Executive Search Consultants Jeanne Foster Jacobs and Thomas Kowalik are leading the search. Applications are due by February 18; see the Position Profile for more information.

Ohio University (OHIO), based in Athens, Ohio, seeks nominations and applications for the vice president of finance and administration and chief financial officer (VPFA-CFO). Principals Monica Burton and Peggy Plympton and Executive Search Associate Andrew Bowen are leading the search. Applications are due by February 18; see the Position Profile for more information.

Point Park University, based in Pittsburgh, Pa., is launching a national search for its vice president for university advancement (VPUA). Principal Kim Bobby and Executive Search Consultant Loren Anderson are leading the search. Applications are due by March 1; see the Position Profile for more information.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center, located in Omaha, Neb., invites applications and nominations for the position of vice chancellor for business, finance and business development (VCBFBD). Principal Kimberly Templeton, Executive Search Consultant Larry Ladd and Executive Search Associate Anne Hoffman are leading the search. Applications are due by January 17; see the Position Profile for more information.

The University of New England (UNE), based in Biddeford, Maine, welcomes applications and nominations for the position of associate vice president of accounting, reporting and treasury (AVPART). Principals Peggy Plympton and Monica Burton are leading the search. Applications are due by February 11; see the Position Profile for more information.

The University of Portland, a Catholic comprehensive university located in Portland, Ore., seeks its next president. Executive Search Consultants Shannon McCambridge and Jamie Ferrare are leading the search. Applications are due by February 16; see the Position Profile for more information.

West Virginia State University, located in Institute, W.V., seeks its next president. Executive Search Consultants Gwendolyn Boyd and Wayne Wormley are leading the search. Applications are due by February 11; see the Position Profile for more information.

Academic Leadership Searches

Eastern University, based in St. Davids, Pa., is seeking a new dean for its College of Business and Leadership (CBL). Executive Search Consultants Alan Crist and Wayne Wormley are leading the search. Applications are due January 31; see the Position Profile for more information.

Eastern Kentucky University, located in Richmond, Ky., is pleased to announce its search for the next dean of the College of Health Sciences (CHS). Executive Search Consultants Joy Yablonsky and Thomas Kowalik are leading the search. Applications are due February 4; see the Position Profile for more information.

Pratt Institute, based in Brooklyn, N.Y., invites applications and nominations for its next provost. Principal Concetta Stewart and Executive Search Consultant Ellen Meyer are leading the search. Applications are due by February 4; see the Position Profile for more information.

Southern Connecticut State University, located in New Haven, Conn., is seeking applicants for the position of dean of the School of Business. Executive Search Consultant Robert Holyer is leading the search. Applications are due February 14; see the Position Profile for more information.

The University of Montana, based in Missoula, Mont., invites nominations and applications for the position of dean of the College of Humanities & Sciences (H&S). Principal Concetta Stewart is leading the search. Applications are due by February 4; see the Position Profile for more information.

The University of Montana is seeking candidates for the position of dean of the Blewett School of Law. Principal Kimberly Templeton and Executive Search Consultant Richard Wueste are leading the search. Applications are due by February 18; see the Position Profile for more information.

The University of Nebraska Kearney, located in Kearney, Neb., invites applications and nominations for the position of senior vice chancellor for academic affairs (SVCAA). Managing Principal Rod McDavis, Principals Kimberly Templeton and Kim Bobby and Executive Search Associate Anne Hoffman are leading the search. Applications are due February 18; see the Position Profile for more information.

###

About AGB Search

AGB Search, based in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing tailored services, including permanent search, interim search, and compensation evaluation, to higher education institutions. Founded by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) in 2010, the firm has a unique understanding of the qualifications critical for effective higher education leadership. The firm has conducted more than 950 searches at institutions ranging from small, private colleges to large public institutions and research universities. www.agbsearch.com.

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 21, 2021 – AGB Search, a national leader in higher education executive search, is pleased to announce the following recent appointments:

Blackburn College has selected Margaret Lawler as executive director of diversity, equity and inclusion, diversity officer and Title IX coordinator. She joins Blackburn most recently from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she served as an equal employment opportunity (EEO) investigator. Read more.

Dakota Wesleyan University has appointed Daniel R. Kittle as its 21st president. He will assume the role March 2022. He currently serves as the vice president for student life and dean of students at Wartburg College. Read more.

Maine Maritime Academy announced the appointment of Jerald S. “Jerry” Paul as the academy’s 15th president. Paul is currently president of Capital Access. Previously, Paul served as principal deputy administrator of the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. and is a 1989 graduate of the academy. Read more.

Morningside University has appointed Albert Mosley as the university’s 13th president. Mosley, who currently serves as the senior vice president and chief mission integration officer for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, will start his presidency in June 2022. Read more.

University of Central Florida has selected Youndy C. Cook as its new vice president and general counsel. Cook joined UCF’s Office of the General Counsel in 2002 and has served as interim vice president and general counsel at UCF since December 2020. Read more.

The Rutgers University Douglass Residential College has appointed Elia Desruisseaux as its new associate dean for advancement. Desruisseaux is a senior philanthropy leader with over 25 years of advancement experience. She most recently served as vice president for development for the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group Foundation.

###

About AGB Search
AGB Search, based in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing tailored services, including permanent search, interim search, and compensation evaluation, to higher education institutions. Founded by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) in 2010, the firm has a unique understanding of the qualifications critical for effective higher education leadership. The firm has conducted more than 950 searches at institutions ranging from small, private colleges to large public institutions and research universities. www.agbsearch.com.

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 14, 2021 – Higher education executive search leader AGB Search announces its newest administrative and academic searches with deadlines in December, January and February:

Administrative Leadership Searches

Central College, located in Pella, Iowa, announced the search for its next vice president for finance and administration/treasurer. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, highly accomplished visionary financial executive who must have comfort with ambiguity and welcome the opportunity to consistently reframe issues to continuously strengthen the college. Executive Search Consultant Fred Moore is leading the search. Applications are due by January 10; see the Position Profile for more information.

National University, located in San Diego, seeks its next president to be the respected head of the flagship of the National University System. The new president will possess the experience, skills, and focus required to help shape the future of this innovative institution consisting of four educational entities. Executive Search Consultant Richard Wueste is leading the search. Applications are due by January 14; see the Position Profile for more information.

The University of Houston-Downtown, located in Houston, is seeking its next vice president for administration and finance (VPAF). the VPAF will lead a multitude of core business and administrative functions to ensure UHD is a financially stable, technologically enabled, well maintained, safe, secure, and comfortable place for faculty, staff, and students to teach, work, and learn. Principals Loren Anderson and Fred Moore are leading the search. Applications are due by December 31; see the Position Profile for more information.

Western Colorado University, located in Gunnison, Colo., invites applications and nominations for the position of president. Candidates must demonstrate the highest integrity and ethical standards with strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, and are expected to be a significant presence on campus, within the regional community, and the State of Colorado. Principals Monica Burton and Peggy Plympton and Executive Search Associate Andrew Bowen are leading the search. Applications are due by January 14; see the Position Profile for more information.

Wheaton College, based in Wheaton, Ill., welcomes applications and nominations for its next chief intercultural engagement officer. The college seeks an exceptional individual who will play a central role in fostering and sustaining a compelling vision for biblical diversity and embrace the challenge of deepening ethnic diversity, promoting racial unity and advancing intercultural understanding in the pursuit of campus-wide excellence. Principal Kim Bobby and Executive Search Consultant Loren Anderson are leading the search. Applications are due by February 11; see the Position Profile for more information.

Academic Leadership Searches

Augsburg University, based in Minneapolis, invites nominations and applications for its next provost. The next provost will be a seasoned educational leader who understands and is energized by the university’s mission; its commitment to intentional diversity, equity leadership and inclusive excellence; and its focus on academic excellence at the intersection of faith, learning and service. Principal Kim Bobby and Executive Search Consultant Loren Anderson are leading the search. Applications are due January 21; see the Position Profile for more information.

Fairleigh Dickinson University, based in Madison, N.J., announces a national search for the dean of the Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences. The new dean will have the opportunity to work with the faculty to meet the new challenges of distance, new structures and new programs as the college operates in a competitive higher education environment. Executive Search Consultant Robert Holyer is leading the search. Applications are due January 24; see the Position Profile for more information.

Gonzaga University, located in Spokane, Wash., invites applications and nominations for the position of provost. The provost will be an experienced senior academic administrator who demonstrates an unqualified commitment to foster, promote, enhance and maintain the Jesuit, Catholic and humanistic identity of the University as expressed in its mission, vision and strategic plan. Principal Kim Bobby and Executive Search Consultant Garry Owens are leading the search. Applications are due by February 18; see the Position Profile for more information.

Sam Houston State University, based in Huntsville, Texas, is seeking applicants for the position of dean of the College of Health Sciences. The new dean must demonstrate strategic and visionary leadership, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, entrepreneurial drive and a commitment to the mission of the college and university. Executive Search Consultants Oscar Page and Thomas Kowalik are leading the search. Applications are due January 24; see the Position Profile for more information.

The University of Arizona, based in Tucson, Ariz., invites applications and nominations for the position of founding director of the School of Mining and Mineral Resources. The director must possess a broad understanding of mining and mineral resources lifecycles and related issues such as sustainable development and security of supply as well as topics such as circular economy, including technical, social, environmental and economic aspects. Executive Search Consultants Sally Mason and Nancy Targett are leading the search. Applications are due by January 24; see the Position Profile for more information.

The University of South Carolina, based in Columbia, S.C., is seeking its next executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. The provost is charged with overall leadership of academic affairs of the university, including curriculum development and establishment of academic standards in the schools and colleges. Managing Principal Rod McDavis and Executive Search Consultants Sally Mason and Garry Owens are leading the search. Applications are due January 14; see the Position Profile for more information.

###

About AGB Search
AGB Search, based in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing tailored services, including permanent search, interim search, and compensation evaluation, to higher education institutions. Founded by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) in 2010, the firm has a unique understanding of the qualifications critical for effective higher education leadership. The firm has conducted more than 950 searches at institutions ranging from small, private colleges to large public institutions and research universities. www.agbsearch.com.

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 30, 2021 – AGB Search, a national leader in higher education executive search, is pleased to announce the following recent appointments:

Cornell University has appointed Sonia Rucker as the associate vice president for the Department of Inclusion and Belonging. Rucker recently served as vice president of equity, access and behavioral health and the dean of students at Southeast Missouri State University. She was formerly at Cornell as an associate director of diversity and inclusion in the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. Read more.

Eastern Kentucky University has selected Derek J. Paulsen as the dean of the College of Justice, Safety & Military Science. Paulsen has served as interim dean of the college since 2020 and is also a professor of criminal justice. Read more.

Guilford College announced the appointment of Kyle Farmbry as the college’s 10th president. Farmbry currently serves as a professor of public administration in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University, where he previously served as dean of the graduate school. Read more.

Hawai’i Pacific University has appointed Mark Rosenbaum as the next dean of the College of Business. Rosenbaum currently serves as dean and professor of marketing with the Graham School of Management at Saint Xavier University in Chicago. Read more.

Howard Community College has selected Daria Willis as the college’s fifth president. Willis currently serves as president of Everett Community College in Washington and will become the first African American to lead Howard Community College. Read more.

The Rutgers University Business School has appointed Kristin DiFoglio as its new associate dean for advancement. Ms. DiFoglio previously served as senior director of development for the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Penn. Prior to this, she served as executive director of JDRF International (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).

The University of Alaska Anchorage has selected Justin Atteberry as executive director of shared services. Atteberry comes to UAA from the Southcentral Foundation in Anchorage where his tenure spans nearly 20 years and currently serves as senior director of operations. Atteberry will oversee the university’s financial, travel, procurement, human resources and research administration activities.

Wilkes University announces the appointment of Ellen Gallagher as vice president of finance and chief operating officer, to begin in February 2022. Gallagher has nearly 30 years of experience as a financial leader in the nonprofit sector. Since 2011, she has served as the senior vice president and chief financial officer of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

###

About AGB Search
AGB Search, based in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing tailored services, including permanent search, interim search, and compensation evaluation, to higher education institutions. Founded by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) in 2010, the firm has a unique understanding of the qualifications critical for effective higher education leadership. The firm has conducted more than 950 searches at institutions ranging from small, private colleges to large public institutions and research universities. www.agbsearch.com.

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 19, 2021 – Higher education executive search leader AGB Search announces its newest administrative and academic searches with deadlines in November, December and January:

Administrative Searches

Bethel University, located in St. Paul, Minn., announces the search for its vice president of marketing and enrollment. Bethel seeks a Christ-centered, dynamic, visionary leader to serve as the chief strategist on all matters related to marketing and enrollment for the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Adult & Professional Studies, Bethel Seminary, and Graduate School. Principal Kim Bobby and Executive Search Consultant Loren Anderson are leading the search. Applications are due by January 10; see the Position Profile for more information.

Bethel University announces the search for its inaugural vice president of student experience. Bethel seeks a Christ-centered, forward-thinking, strategic and collaborative leader who will create a vibrant student experience and provide dynamic and purposeful leadership to the Bethel community. Principal Kim Bobby and Executive Search Consultant Loren Anderson are leading the search. Applications are due by January 10; see the Position Profile for more information.

Calvin University, located in Grand Rapids, Mich., is pleased to announce the search for its next president. The president will be able to articulate the university’s mission as a Christian, liberal arts university; as a distinctive educational place where faith and reason work together, academic excellence is expected, and student achievement is celebrated. Executive Search Consultants Loren Anderson and Fred Moore are leading the search. Applications are due by January 4; see the Position Profile for more information.

Canisius College, located in Buffalo, N.Y., seeks its next president. The next president will be an inspiring, collaborative and visionary servant leader who is preferably Catholic and demonstrates a deep commitment to the mission, Jesuit charism and liberal arts tradition of the college. Associate Managing Principal Melissa Trotta, and Executive Search Consultants Loren Anderson and Shannon McCambridge are leading the search. Applications are due by January 4; see the Position Profile for more information.

Carroll University, based in Waukesha, Wis., welcomes applications and nominations for its inaugural vice president for institutional inclusion (VPII). The VPII will oversee the office of diversity, equity and inclusion, and will be responsible for providing the strategic vision and framework to foster an inclusive campus community. Principals Kim Bobby and Monica Burton are leading the search. Applications are due by January 5; see the Position Profile for more information.

Carroll University has launched a national search for its new vice president for finance and administration (VPFA). The new VPFA must be focused on maintaining the current financial health of the university and supporting fiscal sustainability, while bringing a fresh business approach to the implementation of the university strategic plan. Principals Peggy Plympton and Monica Burton are leading the search. Applications are due by December 10; see the Position Profile for more information.

Grand View University, based in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks an innovative, visionary leader to serve as its 14th president. The new president will be an academic entrepreneur who collaborates with colleagues and the board of trustees to seize opportunities for new curricular and co-curricular programmatic offerings that reflect the dynamic nature of employer priorities and the higher education marketplace. Executive Search Consultants Fred Moore and Melinda Leonardo are leading the search. Applications are due January 12; see the Position Profile for more information.

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), based in Arlington, Va., seeks its next chief financial officer (CFO). The ideal candidate will promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and transparency by engaging all key stakeholders in identifying opportunities to align financial strategy with mission in a sustainable way. Executive Search Consultant Larry Ladd is leading the search. Applications are due November 29; see the Position Profile for more information.

North Dakota State College of Science, based in Wahpeton, N.D., invites nominations and applications for the position of president. The president will report to the chancellor of the North Dakota University System (NDUS) and will work collaboratively as one of 11 publicly supported colleges and universities comprising the NDUS. Executive Search Consultants Sally Mason and Garry Owens are leading the search. Applications are due January 3; see the Position Profile for more information.

Rockhurst University, based in Kansas City, Mo., has commissioned a national search for its next president. The Catholic, Jesuit university seeks a president who will lead and promote the university’s mission; ensure financial sustainability; advance justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; and serve as a thought leader in higher education. Associate Managing Principal Melissa Trotta and Executive Search Consultant Shannon McCambridge are leading the search. Applications are due November 29; see the Position Profile for more information.

Trinity College, based in Hartford, Conn., seeks its new dean of admissions and financial aid. The new dean will bring and implement strategies to diversify and augment student enrollment and will help to ensure student success, engagement, and inclusion through proactive management of student financial aid. Principals Peggy Plympton and Monica Burton are leading the search. Applications are due by December 3; see the Position Profile for more information.

Academic Searches

Arizona State University, based in Phoenix, Ariz., invites applications for the position of director and associate/full professor of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) at the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. The director is a member of the leadership team of the college, has general executive responsibility for all aspects of the SCCJ’s activities and is accountable on all matters to the faculty, the dean of the college, and the central administration of the university. Principal Kimberly Templeton and Executive Search Consultant Alan Crist are leading the search. Applications are due November 24; see the Position Profile for more information.

Arizona State University seeks its next director of the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering (SBHSE) at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (FSE). The director will lead the school in advancing its vision of becoming a leading biomedical engineering program that engineers novel solutions to improve human health and provides unique interdisciplinary training for the next generation of biomedical engineers. Principal Kimberly Templeton and Executive Search Consultant Alan Crist are leading the search. Applications are due December 6; see the Position Profile for more information.

Arizona State University invites applications for the position of director of The Polytechnic School (TPS) in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (FSE). TPS intentionally seek a director who will continue to foster a culture where faculty thrive as teachers and scholars, and who will embrace new approaches that bridge emerging technology industries and novel research landscapes. Principal Kimberly Templeton and Executive Search Consultant Richard Wueste are leading the search. Applications are due December 9; see the Position Profile for more information.

Arizona State University invites applications and nominations for its inaugural director of the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks (SMSN) in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (FSE). The new director will have the unique opportunity to design and build elements of the new school that include focused faculty hiring, academic program design, partnership connections and a new building planned for the Polytechnic campus that will be home to the school. Principal Kimberly Templeton and Executive Search Associate Phillip Clay are leading the search. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; see the Position Profile for more information.

Arizona State University is seeking its next director of the T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics (SSFD) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The new director will be an accomplished leader who is passionate about advancing justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in both teaching and research and someone with the capacity to engage faculty across a range of disciplines. Executive Search Associates Jean Kim and Joy Yablonsky are leading the search. Applications are due December 8; see the Position Profile for more information.

Saint Anselm College, based in Manchester, N.H., seeks an experienced academic administrator for its next vice president for academic affairs (VPAA). The VPAA will provide vision and leadership to foster academic excellence and innovation and fulfill the college’s Catholic, Benedictine mission. Principal Concetta Stewart, Executive Search Consultant Joy Yablonsky, and Executive Search Associate Andrew Bowen are leading the search. Applications are due by December 10; see the Position Profile for more information.

Wells College, based in Aurora, N.Y., invites applications and nominations for the vice president for academic and student affairs. Strong candidates will possess a substantial track record in academic and student life managerial achievements, an ability to plan with input from all college stakeholders, and the courage to make informed decisions, coupled with the ability to articulate the need for those decisions and build consensus around them. Executive Search Consultants Melinda Leonardo and Fred Moore are leading the search. Applications are due by December 8; see the Position Profile for more information.

###

About AGB Search
AGB Search, based in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing tailored services, including permanent search, interim search, and compensation evaluation, to higher education institutions. Founded by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) in 2010, the firm has a unique understanding of the qualifications critical for effective higher education leadership. The firm has conducted more than 950 searches at institutions ranging from small, private colleges to large public institutions and research universities. www.agbsearch.com

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 15, 2021 – AGB Search, a national leader in higher education executive search, is pleased to announce the following recent appointments:

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) announced the appointment of R. Barbara (Bobby) Gitenstein as the senior vice president for consulting. Gitenstein currently serves as a senior fellow and senior consultant with AGB and will begin her new role on October 11. Read more.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte has selected Brandon Wolfe as associate vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion/chief diversity officer. Wolfe joins UNCC after serving within University of Alabama Birmingham’s Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Read More.

###

About AGB Search
AGB Search, based in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing tailored services, including permanent search, interim search, and compensation evaluation, to higher education institutions. Founded by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) in 2010, the firm has a unique understanding of the qualifications critical for effective higher education leadership. The firm has conducted more than 750 searches at institutions ranging from small, private colleges to large public institutions and research universities. www.agbsearch.com.

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 12, 2021 – Higher education executive search leader AGB Search announces its newest administrative and academic searches with deadlines in October, November and December:

Administrative Searches

Durham Technical Community College, located in Durham, N.C., invites nominations and applications for the position of executive director for workforce engagement. The college seeks an experienced, dynamic, entrepreneurial, innovative and creative professional with a record of successful leadership and program development. Executive Search Consultants Wayne Wormley and Thomas Kowalik are leading the search. Applications are due by October 29; see the Position Profile for more information.

Durham Technical Community College seeks an experienced and dynamic academic professional for its new vice president, chief academic officer. The VP, CAO will bring a thorough understanding and commitment to the philosophy, mission, and purpose of the North Carolina Community College System and will possess the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively within the college and the broader community. Principal Concetta Stewart and Executive Search Consultant Jeanne F. Jacobs are leading the search. Applications are due by November 19; see the Position Profile for more information.

Durham Technical Community College seeks a strategic operational and business leader to serve as its vice president, chief campus operations officer. The VP, CCOO will provide operational and strategic leadership for campus police and public safety, facility services, information technology services, and campus operations in both Durham and Orange Counties. Principal Peggy Plympton and Executive Search Consultant Phillip Clay are leading the search. Applications are due by October 29; see the Position Profile for more information.

La Salle University, based in Philadelphia, seeks its next president. The ideal candidate will provide innovative thought leadership, create a bold and new strategic plan, build community on campus and in the broader Philadelphia area and achieve long-term growth and financial sustainability. Associate Managing Principal Melissa Trotta and Executive Search Consultant Shannon McCambridge are leading the search. Applications are due November 12; see the Position Profile for more information.

Liturgical Press, based in Collegeville, Minn., invites nominations and applications for the position of director and chief executive officer. The ideal candidate will be committed to articulating the unique mission of the press to a new generation through publications and books that exploit the full range of newer and emerging modes of communication. Executive Search Consultant Loren Anderson is leading the search. Applications are due December 1; see the Position Profile for more information.

Marian University, based in Fond du Lac, Wisc., seeks a strategic leader to serve as vice president for finance and administration. The incumbent will coordinate and integrate financial, physical, and human resources, and the top priority will be to develop and propose thoughtful data-informed strategies that will advance the financial sustainability of the university. Executive Search Consultant Larry Ladd is leading the search. Applications are due October 27; see the Position Profile for more information.

Marshall B. Ketchum University, based in Fullerton, Calif., is pleased to announce the search for its next president. This exciting opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneurial leader to reimagine the future of healthcare education and guide the institution through the many dramatic shifts projected in both higher education and the delivery of healthcare services. Principal Concetta Stewart and Executive Search Consultant Joy Yablonsky are leading the search. Applications are due November 26; see the Position Profile for more information.

North Dakota State University, based in Fargo, N.D., invites nominations and applications for the position of president. The State Board and the NDSU Search Committee seek an inspiring, visionary, goals-oriented leader to set the university’s direction, fulfill its mission and advance its values. Executive Search Consultants James McCormick and Janice Fitzgerald are leading the search. Applications are due November 22; see the Position Profile for more information.

Stony Brook University, based in Stony Brook, N.Y., is seeking a director of development for the College of Arts and Sciences. The director of development will play a key role in the fundraising efforts for the college. Executive Search Associate Andrew Bowen is leading the search. Applications are due November 12; see the Position Profile for more information.

Stony Brook University invites nominations and applications for the position of director of development for the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The director will design a comprehensive fundraising plan and strategy for selected areas within the college. Executive Search Associate Andrew Bowen is leading the search. Applications are due November 12; see the Position Profile for more information.

Stony Brook University is seeking its next director of development for the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ). The director will serve as the principal advisor on all fundraising matters related to the SoCJ and the Alda Center. Executive Search Associate Andrew Bowen is leading the search. Applications are due November 12; see the Position Profile for more information.

Academic Searches

Carroll University, based in Waukesha, Wis., welcomes applications and nominations for the dean of its School of Business. The university seeks an innovative and creative leader who will create outstanding academic programs to prepare future leaders in a changing global environment. Principals Monica Burton and Peggy Plympton are leading the search. Applications are due by November 15; see the Position Profile for more information.

Norfolk State University, based in Norfolk, Va., invites applications and nominations for dean of the Robert C. Nusbaum Honors College. The dean oversees the Honors College curriculum; recruits, monitors and advises high achieving students; and plans and executes co-curricular events, including film festivals, speakers, and other events on campus, which are open to the community. Executive Search Consultants Nancy Targett and Wayne Wormley are leading the search. Applications are due by November 14; see the Position Profile for more information.

St. Mary’s College of California, based in Moraga, Calif., seeks its next executive vice president and provost. The EVP/provost will partner with the president and leadership team to finalize and advance a strategic plan designed to enhance a value-oriented, 21st-century education. Executive Search Consultants Shannon McCambridge and Laird Desmond are leading the search. Applications are due by November 21; see the Position Profile for more information.

###

About AGB Search

AGB Search, based in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing tailored services, including permanent search, interim search, and compensation evaluation, to higher education institutions. Founded by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) in 2010, the firm has a unique understanding of the qualifications critical for effective higher education leadership. The firm has conducted more than 950 searches at institutions ranging from small, private colleges to large public institutions and research universities. www.agbsearch.com.

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 21, 2021 – AGB Search, a national leader in higher education executive search, is pleased to announce the following recent appointments:

Franklin College has appointed Kevin Honigford as the vice president and chief financial officer. Honigford was most recently the chief financial officer at the Ivy Tech Foundation, where he served since 2008 leading the foundation’s financial, investment and real estate acquisition funds.

Kennesaw State University has selected Roslyn Satchel as the inaugural lead researcher of the Radow Institute for Social Equity (RISE). Satchel was previously the Blanche E. Seaver Professor of Communication at Pepperdine University. Read More.

Norfolk State University has named Don Essex as its dean of the Lyman Beecher Brooks Library. Essex was formerly associate professor and director of the Theofield G. Weis Library at Washington Adventist University. Read More.

Norfolk State University has announced the appointment of Denelle Wallace-Alexander as the dean of the School of Education. Wallace-Alexander has been an engaged scholar and researcher while teaching and advising graduate students in the Professional School Counseling and Principal Preparation Programs. Read More.

North Dakota State College of Science has named Lisa Karch as its new vice president for instruction. Karch currently serves as interim dean of graduate and extended learning at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Read More.

Texas Southern University has appointed Lesia Crumpton-Young as its thirteenth president. Crumpton-Young was previously provost and senior vice president for academic affairs and chief academic officer at Morgan State University. Read More.

The University of Alaska Anchorage has named Kenrick Mock as its permanent dean of the College of Engineering. Mock has served as interim dean for the department since 2018, and has been computer science faculty member since 2000. Read More.

###

About AGB Search

AGB Search, based in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing tailored services, including permanent search, interim search, and compensation evaluation, to higher education institutions. Founded by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) in 2010, the firm has a unique understanding of the qualifications critical for effective higher education leadership. The firm has conducted more than 750 searches at institutions ranging from small, private colleges to large public institutions and research universities. www.agbsearch.com.

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2021 – Higher education executive search leader AGB Search announces its newest administrative and academic searches with deadlines in September and October:

Arizona State University announces an international search to recruit a director for its School of Life Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) is a leader in the innovative education, service and research missions at ASU. Principal Kimberly Templeton and Executive Search Consultant Nancy Targett are leading the search. Applications are due by October 23; see the Position Profile for more information.

Blackburn College, based in Carlinville, Ill., seeks applications for a full-time executive director of diversity, equity, and inclusion/chief diversity officer/Title IX coordinator. The successful candidate will serve as the senior advisor to the president and college leadership on initiatives and issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to students, staff, faculty and the broader community. Principal Kim Bobby is leading the search. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; see the Position Profile for more information.

Central Connecticut State University, based in New Britain, Conn., announces that the search for its inaugural director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has been extended and invites expressions of interest, nominations and applications. Executive Search Consultant Robert Holyer is leading the search. Applications are due October 11; see the Position Profile for more information.

Columbus State University, based in Columbus, Ga., announces the search for its dean of the College of the Arts. The university seeks an innovative, collaborative, experienced leader to build upon significant success and to achieve new levels of growth for an impactful college. Executive Search Consultants Ellen Meyer and Garry Owens are leading the search. Applications are due September 24; see the Position Profile for more information.

Eastern Kentucky University, based in Richmond, Ky., seeks a dynamic, community-facing leader for the position of dean of the College of Business. The dean will build external partnerships and increase the visibility and support of the college. Associate Managing Principal Melissa Trotta and Principal Kimberly Templeton are leading the search. Applications are due October 29; see the Position Profile for more information.

Eastern Kentucky University, based in Richmond, Ky., invites applications and nominations for the position of dean of the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS). The dean will provide innovative, collaborative and flexible leadership for CLASS, including the delivery, assessment and review of all programs and courses. Principal Peggy Plympton and Executive Search Consultant Garry Owens are leading the search. Applications are due October 1; see the Position Profile for more information.

Norfolk State University, a Historically Black College/University located in Norfolk, Va., has chosen AGB Search to conduct the search for its next dean of the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work. NSU seeks a visionary, strategic and collaborative leader for this accredited and historically noteworthy school. Executive Search Consultants Gwendolyn Boyd and Carlton Brown are leading the search. Applications are due September 24; see the Position Profile for more information.

The University of Central Florida, located in Orlando, Fla., is pleased to announce its search for the university’s next vice president and general counsel. This university-wide position serves as the chief legal officer for the school and reports directly to UCF’s president and board of trustees. Principal Kimberly Templeton and Executive Search Consultant Beverly Warren are leading the search. Applications are due October 14; see the Position Profile for more information.

The University of Montana, located in Missoula, Mont., invites applications and nominations for the position of provost and executive vice president (PEVP). The PEVP provides intellectual leadership to the campus and works closely with the president in providing strategic long-term direction for the university. Managing Principal Rod McDavis and Executive Search Consultants James McCormick and Janice Fitzgerald are leading the search. Applications are due October 10; see the Position Profile for more information.

###

About AGB Search

AGB Search, based in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing tailored services, including permanent search, interim search, and compensation evaluation, to higher education institutions. Founded by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) in 2010, the firm has a unique understanding of the qualifications critical for effective higher education leadership. The firm has conducted more than 750 searches at institutions ranging from small, private colleges to large public institutions and research universities. www.agbsearch.com.