President Search

[isuquinndog]

Here is the recap of the final candidate:

UC provost makes case for ISU presidency emphasizing servant leadership and civic responsibility in education

Illinois State University is searching for a president. Follow this blog for the latest WGLT reporting about each public forum and the rest of the search process.

www.wglt.org

 

[isuquinndog]

Experience and demonstrated achievement in real leadership positions, a background in the sciences, and a proven fundraiser. I just hope there is accountability with this search committee.

Mullenix has done some fundraising

“As a theater person, I am a storyteller. So I think one of the strengths of a good fundraiser is that you need to know your school really well. You need to know all aspects of it so you can understand the needs and so that you can champion all of the wonderful aspects of the college,” Mullenix said, pointing to her experience raising more than $40 million as dean and ongoing work on a billion-dollar campaign at Miami University.

 

[Reggie Redbird]

Experience and demonstrated achievement in real leadership positions, a background in the sciences, and a proven fundraiser. I just hope there is accountability with this search committee.

To your sciences point, that could be a benefit. It is also a background that has not panned out for us. Just look at the last selection. The best thing an admin like a President or Provost can create is successful colleges, like Arts and Sciences, like Engineering. One could argue that it could be prudent to select someone with a business background, which seems to be the only background we have not pursued in a long time.

As to the others, we have candidates that have been successful. I would agree with you in not being blown away by specific candidates. If you don’t bring your best or your best isn’t up-to-par, you will quickly be dismissed. I do feel we have viable candidates, two who are well-known to campus.

We will not get the perfect candidate. If those even exist, they are getting 2x, 3x, or more in salary and benefits than we are offering with 10-figure endowments and huge donor bases with deep-pocketed boosters who are passionate about their universities.

 

[isuquinndog]

So looking at the minutes of the search committee, they mentioned that yesterday's meeting (3/5/24) would be the last meeting. Any one know when the BOT meets again? I wonder if they will move to hire someone at the next meeting.

 

[Dmills]

Could we do a poll based on the 4 candidates?

 

[isuquinndog]

Could we do a poll based on the 4 candidates?

Like on here?

 

[isuquinndog]

Looks like the BOT for end of March was cancelled. Next one isn't until May 10th. I can't imagine they will wait that long?

 

[Bdub777]

So looking at the minutes of the search committee, they mentioned that yesterday's meeting (3/5/24) would be the last meeting. Any one know when the BOT meets again? I wonder if they will move to hire someone at the next meeting.

Looks like the BOT for end of March was cancelled. Next one isn't until May 10th. I can't imagine they will wait that long?

I can’t tell if you aware of this, but the Vidette reported there was a special BOT meeting in closed session immediately after the Search Committee meeting Tuesday. Should be an announcement soon I’d think:

ISU Board of Trustees holds special meeting following Presidential Search Committee meeting

Following a Presidential Search Committee meeting, Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees held a special meeting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student

www.videtteonline.com

 

[Dmills]

Like on here?

Yes

 

[isuquinndog]

Yes

Sure go for it. I think any one can create a poll.

 

[isuquinndog]

I can’t tell if you aware of this, but the Vidette reported there was a special BOT meeting in closed session immediately after the Search Committee meeting Tuesday. Should be an announcement soon I’d think:

ISU Board of Trustees holds special meeting following Presidential Search Committee meeting

Following a Presidential Search Committee meeting, Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees held a special meeting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student

www.videtteonline.com

Thanks I was not aware. I'm surprised WGLT didn't report that.

 

[cpacmel]

 

[BirdGrad2011]

Think I’m alright with this.

 

[Total Red]

Hail to the Chief

 

[isuquinndog]

Yeah its fine. Now name a permanent AD and let's get going.

 

[ChiRedbirdfan]

Think I’m alright with this.

Hard to have an opinion as there is little info in which to compare/ contrast the candidates.

 

[ChiRedbirdfan]

Yeah it’s fine. Now name a permanent AD and let's get going.

Hoping we get an ad with experience esp as respects to finances and overall athletic strategy/offering. Not thrilled with current marketing background but at least it is an interim situation.

 

[isuquinndog]

Hoping we get an ad with experience esp as respects to finances and overall athletic strategy/offering. Not thrilled with current marketing background but at least it is an interim situation.

Are you referring to Dr. Beggs? I mean she has served on all sorts of national committees and the like with regards to athletics. I'd be very happy if she stayed. I just am unsure if she wants to.

 

[ChiRedbirdfan]

Are you referring to Dr. Beggs? I mean she has served on all sorts of national committees and the like with regards to athletics. I'd be very happy if she stayed. I just am unsure if she wants to.

She seems to have high level national committee experience on the university side of athletics that could be valuable but does not seem to have any experience in the day to day operations of an athletic department.

 

[cubird]

Apparently, the last AD wasn't so good in counting the chickens before they hatched. It's a skill to know what you don't know. You can hire staff to chore up your weaknesses.