Presidential Search Committee
Posted June 29, 2020
View the June 1, 2020 FINAL meeting minutes.
Posted June 26, 2020
The Presidential Search Commitee submits list of finalists to PÕ¾ÊÓƵ District Board of Trustees.
Posted June 17, 2020
View the June 1, 2020 DRAFT meeting minutes.
View the June 24 and 25 Semifinalist Interview Schedule. Meeting and interviews will take place virtually, via Zoom, beginning at 8:00 a.m. each day. See document for instructions on joining the Zoom meetings.
Posted June 2, 2020
View the April 6, 2020 FINAL meeting minutes.
Posted May 11, 2020
The June 1, 2020, Presidential Search Committee meeting will take place as a virtual meeting, via Zoom, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
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View the June 1, 2020 meeting agenda.
View the updated Presidential Search Timeline DRAFT 20200508
View the April 6, 2020 DRAFT meeting minutes
Posted April 30, 2020
View the updated Presidential Search Timeline DRAFT 20200424.
Posted April 15, 2020
Due to extenuating circumstances resulting from the broad impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, PÕ¾ÊÓƵ has extended its Presidential Search application deadline to Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Posted April 8, 2020, updated April 14, 2020
View the April 16, 2020 meeting agenda. MEETING POSTPONED.
View the April 6, 2020 DRAFT meeting minutes.
Posted April 7, 2020
The April 16, 2020 Presidential Search Committee Meeting will take place as a virtual meeting via Zoom, at its original time 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
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Posted April 6, 2020
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Posted March 30, 2020
The March 24, 2020 Presidential Search Committee meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, April 6, 2020 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. as a virtual meeting via Zoom.
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View the April 6, 2020 meeting agenda.
Posted March 13, 2020; updated March 20, 2020
View the March 24, 2020 meeting agenda. MEETING POSTPONED.
View the updated AGB PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Presidential Search ad plan.
Posted February 27, 2020
View the February 25, 2020 Board Workshop minutes.
Posted February 26, 2020
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View the February 14, 2020 FINAL meeting minutes.
View the January 28, 2020 FINAL meeting minutes.
Presidential search ad
AGB PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Presidential Search ad plan
Posted February 25, 2020
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Posted February 14, 2020
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Posted January 28, 2020
The PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Search Committee unanimously accepted its Charge, finalized a timeline of activities, and more at its first meeting.
View the January 28, 2020 meeting agenda.
View the January 28, 2020 DRAFT meeting minutes.
Posted January 6, 2020; updated February 26, 2020; updated April 1, 2020
The PÕ¾ÊÓƵ District Board of Trustees has finalized membership to its Presidential Search Committee. Committee members represent the diversity of the PÕ¾ÊÓƵ population and the College’s service district of Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. Committee members will assist in developing posting materials, reviewing applications, and completing various other search processes, ultimately leading to the recommendation of a final pool of candidates to the Board of Trustees.
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees
- Vicki Davis, Search Committee Chairperson, Martin County
- Sandra Krischke, Search Committee Co-Chair, St. Lucie County
- Jose Conrado, Indian River County
- Susan Caron, St. Lucie County
- Tony George, Martin County
- Christa Luna, Okeechobee County
- Brant Schirard, St. Lucie County
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Foundation Board
- Mike Adams, St. Lucie County
- Susanne Clemons, Okeechobee County
Community Members
- Ted Astolfi, CEO/President, Economic Council of Martin County, Martin County
- Larry Lee, Business Owner and former State Representative, St. Lucie County
- Laura Zorc, Chair, Indian River County School Board, Indian River County
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Faculty
- Jennifer Capers, Ph.D., Professor, Biological Sciences
- Daphne Cooper, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Social Sciences
- Armon Copeland, D.N.P., Assistant Professor, Nursing
- John Donohue, M.P.A. Ph.D., Associate Professor, Public Service Education
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Administration Representative
- Adriene Jefferson, Equity Officer, Title IX Coordinator and Administrative Director of Northwest Center
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Career Service/Staff Representative
- Cynthia Bruin, Director of Grants Development
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Student Representative
- Jacqueline Zamora, PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Student and Peer Tutor
Additionally, the Board of Trustees appointed the following staff to support the Committee:
- Richard V. Neill Jr., College Attorney
- Suzanne Parsons, Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Posted November 22, 2019
The Presidential Search Committee will identify finalists for PÕ¾ÊÓƵ's next president. The Presidential Search Committee will assist in developing posting materials and screening processes, reviewing candidates, participating in various listening sessions and completing various other search activities, that ultimately lead to the recommendation of a final pool of candidates to the District Board of Trustees. Committee members will represent the diversity of the PÕ¾ÊÓƵ population and the College’s service district of Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties.
The Search Committee will be led by Trustee Vicki Davis (Martin County) who will serve as Chairperson, and Trustee Sandra Krischke (St. Lucie County) who will serve as Co-Chair.
Search Committee Nominations Open Through December 9, 2019
The Presidential Search Committee will be comprised of the PÕ¾ÊÓƵ District Board of Trustees, plus members representative of the PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Foundation (2), community (4), Faculty (4), Administration (1), career service/Staff (1) and the PÕ¾ÊÓƵ student body (1).
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ is seeking Search Committee members who possess an understanding of the role of a College President within the College, the community, the state, and the nation. Individuals must be knowledgeable of the internal and external operations of the College and have a demonstrated interest in the College. Commitment to community service, student success, and academic excellence is essential.
View Search Committee Criteria
Candidates must submit a single page letter that speaks to their qualifications based on the criteria and why they are interested in participating on this committee. Those who would like to nominate another individual must provide the same information as noted above regarding qualifications in the same single page format and must also include an explanation regarding the reason why they are nominating the individual.
Nominations must be submitted via email to PresidentSearch@irsc.edu, no later than December 9, 2019.