President
After seven years of distinguished service, President V. Lane Rawlins will retire in June 2007. The Board of Regents invites nominations and applications for the position of President.
The University
Washington State University is a top-tier doctoral research university that conducts influential research and provides world-class education to a diverse student population of more than 23,000 students statewide. Founded in Pullman in 1890, WSU today is co-located in Pullman and Spokane with regional campuses in the Tri-Cities (Richland, Pasco and Kennewick) and in Vancouver, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. Regional Learning Centers and the Distance Degree Programs offer access to WSU degrees across Washington and around the globe. WSU is Washington's land-grant university.
Students choose from more than 250 fields of study and learn in a challenging, hands-on environment. The colleges and schools are the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Engineering and Architecture; College of Liberal Arts; Intercollegiate College of Nursing; College of Pharmacy; College of Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; the Graduate School; and the University Honors College.
The Position
The Committee seeks a visionary leader with a strong commitment to excellence in higher education, demonstrated administrative skills in managing a complex organization, and the ability to guide the institution to greater national prominence as a research university. Leading candidates will possess a terminal degree and a strong understanding of, and appreciation for, excellent teaching, scholarship, and service. An appreciation for the role of the University as a partner in enhancing economic development in the region, and the capacity to attract financial support from the public and private sectors are essential. Excellent communication skills are of vital importance as the President is the chief representative of the University to a wide array of external constituencies.
The Search
The committee is being assisted in the search by Greenwood & Associates, Inc. For fullest consideration, application materials must be received prior to November 3, 2006. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. Application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidate's experience matches the position requirements and a curriculum vitae, together with the names, titles, and contact information for at least five references. Submission of materials as an MS Word attachment is strongly encouraged.
Individuals wishing to place names in nomination should submit a letter of nomination which includes the name, position, address and telephone number of the nominee.
Requests for information, written nominations, and application materials should be directed to:
Greenwood & Associates, Inc
Dr. Jan Greenwood or Dr. Betty Turner Asher
Washington State University President Search
42 Business Center Drive, Suite 307
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Phone: 850 269-7450
Fax: 850 650-2272
Email: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com
bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com
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