President Search

PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH

On behalf of the Allen Community College Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce that we have begun the search to identify the next President of Allen Community College. We are fully committed to conducting an equitable, inclusive, and transparent national search that will attract a strong and diverse pool of candidates from throughout Kansas and the nation. 

The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has been selected to assist us with the Presidential search process. ACCT’s assistance will include providing support with the development of the Presidential Profile, recruiting highly competitive candidates, and working extensively with the College and the Board of Trustees. ACCT has conducted over 750 community college searches and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our process. ACCT’s mission is to strengthen community college governance through education and advocacy. Ed Massy, Ph.D., will serve as our ACCT Search Consultant and will assist the College throughout this important process.

Presidential Profile Development: Open Forums & Survey

An important step in the Presidential search process is the development of a Presidential Profile. On September 19, 2024, we will host three (3) Public Forums to listen to your input, which will assist with the development of the Presidential Profile. The entire College community is invited and encouraged to participate in a discussion about the qualities, characteristics, and qualifications we are seeking in the next President of Allen Community College, and the opportunities and challenges facing the College in the years to come. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Presidential search process. The discussions will be facilitated by Dr. Ed Massey, ACCT Search Consultant.

We invite everyone to attend the one-hour Public Forums on September 19, 2024:

·      10:00 AM Stadler Conference Room

·      3:00 PM Stadler Conference Room

·      6:00 PM Stadler Conference Room

Please share the forum information with those who have an interest in Allen Community College and wish to attend. No RSVP is needed. 

In addition to the Public Forum, we have developed a brief electronic survey that we hope you will complete if you are unable to attend one of the forums. The anonymous responses to the survey will also be used to inform the development of the draft Presidential Profile. The survey is available here: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/allen-community-college-presidential-search

Please submit your survey feedback no later than 5:00 p.m. (CT) on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

The Presidential Search Committee

The Presidential Search Committee will review the confidential applications, interview semifinalist candidates, and identify the final candidates to be forwarded to the Board of Trustees for consideration. The Search Committee is comprised of the following members:

Jessica Thompson – Search Committee Chair and Board Member

Becky Nilges – Board Chair

Gary McIntosh – Community Member

Karen Emerson – Community Member

Bethany Gould – Student

Nicci Denny – Faculty - Business Instructor

Trish Stogsdill – Faculty - Theatre Instructor

Melanie Wallace – Staff - Dean for Distance and General Education

Bruce Symes – Staff - Director of Tutoring

Amy Ogleby – Staff - Academic Advisor

Vince DeGrado – Staff – Athletics - Head Cross Country/Track Coach

Final Candidates

All final candidates will participate in open forums at Allen Community College and the finalists will interview with the Board of Trustees. We anticipate the open forums taking place in December 2024 and we will provide the dates, times, and location once they are confirmed. All employees, students, and community members will be invited to attend the open forums and complete feedback forums which will be reviewed as part of the deliberation process. 

Recruitment

Our recruitment efforts will involve an open and thorough national search, seeking qualified candidates from all regions of the country. ACCT specializes in one-to-one recruitment of community college leaders. Additionally, to assist with this process, advertisements will be placed in the Chronicle of Higher Education and other major publications and websites. 

Presidential Search Webpage

The Allen Community College website will include information on all aspects of the search. The Presidential search webpage will be developed in the coming weeks and will include key information including the timeline, Presidential Profile, and information on how to apply. 

We will continue to keep you updated on this important process. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to our ACCT Search Consultants: 

·      Ed Massey, Ph.D., ACCT Search Consultant, emassey2441@gmail.com, (772) 216-8284.

·      Julie Golder, J.D., Vice President of Search Services, jgolder@acct.org, (202) 384-5816 (mobile).

President Search Timeline:
Published Key Dates

September - January 2025

*Dates subject to change

Dates*	Event
September 19, 2024 10:00 AM 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM	Public Forum to solicit input for the development of a Presidential Profile (general public encouraged to attend) Stadler Conference Room at Allen Community College If you are unable to attend, please submit this anonymous survey.
September 20, 2024	Search Committee meets for training & orientation Board of Trustees meets to approve Presidential Profile President’s Position Officially Open
October 16, 2024	Target date for receipt of applications; position open until filled.
October 18 - 30, 2024	Search Committee reviews & rates applications independently
November 1, 2024	Search Committee meets to discuss & select 7 - 9 confidential semi-finalists
November 14 & 15, 2024	Search Committee meets for confidential interviews of semi-finalists. Deliberates & selects 3 - 4 finalists.
Week of December 2nd	Finalists visit Allen Community College for tours, public forms, meet & greets with faculty and staff.  Interviews with the Board of Trustees for board selection of first choice candidate.
Mid-December 2024	Board of Trustees announce the President of Allen Community College.
January 2025	Start date for President, as agreed upon by President-elect &  Board of Trustees.