1.33 Presidential Succession

(Adopted 11-6-2023)

In the absence of a College President, to ensure the College’s operations are not interrupted while the Board of Trustees assesses the leadership needs and recruits an executive officer, the Board shall appoint an interim College President.  Until an interim College President is appointed, the Vice Presidents will assume presidential responsibilities.  The interim College President shall ensure that the College continues to operate without disruption and that all organizational commitments previously made are adequately executed.

Procedures (Adopted 11-6-2023)

1.33.1 Appointment of Interim College President

The Board will meet as soon as possible following a vacancy in the position of College President to appoint an interim College President. The vacancy can be either unexpected or planned. The interim College President may be selected from either internal or external candidates for the position and would not be precluded from applying for the position of College President when a search process is opened.
The term of the interim College President will be set by the Board at the time of appointment.

1.33.2 Search Process

The Board will determine whether the search process will be open to internal candidates, external candidates, or both. The Board may choose to hire a search firm to assist with the process.

A pool of candidates will be developed, and the Board will assess the leadership needs of the College to help ensure the selection of a qualified and capable leader whose skills align with the College’s mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives.

The Board will establish the interview process to be utilized.

After the completion of interviews, the Board will select an appropriate candidate for the position. The Board has sole hiring authority for the College President position.