Presidential Search

The Alamance Community College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that we have begun the search to identify the next President of Alamance Community College. The Board of Trustees is committed to conducting an equitable, inclusive, and transparent national search that will attract a strong and diverse pool of candidates from throughout North Carolina and the nation. 

The Board of Trustees has selected the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) to assist 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 Board.

ACCT has conducted over 750 community college searches and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to its process. ACCT’s mission is to strengthen community college governance through education and advocacy.

Kennon Briggs will serve as ACC’s Search Consultant and will assist the Board of Trustees and community throughout this process.  

 

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PRESIDENTIAL PROFILE

 

August 22, 2023 Presidential Search Committee Meeting #1:

Training and Orientation of Search Committee. Search Consultant discusses the Search Process with the Committee, including timeline, application materials, selection of semi-finalists, and development of a Draft Presidential Profile. Discussion also includes a recruitment strategy to attract a highly competitive and diverse candidate pool.

September 7, 2023 Public Fora and Survey:

Search Consultant facilitates several in-person, open Public Forums (Administrators, Staff, Faculty, Students, Community Members) to solicit feedback to inform the final development of the Presidential Profile. ACCT Survey posted to College’s “Presidential Search” webpage and ACCT webpage to solicit input.

September 13, 2023 Search Committee Meeting #2 and Special Board of Trustees Meeting:

Search Committee and Board receives, edits and finalizes the Presidential Profile. Profile posted to College’ “Presidential Search” Webpage. State and national publications utilized to advertise, solicit, recruit and develop a strong and diverse pool of candidates.

September 15, 2023 Presidential Recruitment and Application Process Begins:

ACCT and Search Consultant initiates a Systemwide, State, Regional and National one-to-one recruitment process. Applications materials are posted to ACCT’s and the College’s “Presidential Search” Webpage. Candidates submit confidential application materials to ACCT’s secure portal.

October 27, 2023 Target Date for Receipt of Applications:

Position remains open until filled.

Oct. 30- Nov. 10, 2023 Presidential Search Committee Review:

Search Committee Members individually review, evaluate and rank their top confidential candidates through the ACCT portal. Committee submits their ratings to ACCT for ranking.

November 13 , 2023 Search Committee Meeting #3:

Committee meets to reach consensus about 5-7 Semi-finalists to interview.

November 20/21 , 2023 Presidential Search Committee Meeting #4:
 
Search Committee meets for confidential virtual interviews of Semi-finalists. Two-day Interview process. Search Committee deliberates and selects 3 to 4 Finalists and forwards recommendations to the Board of Trustees. Search Committee work is completed.
 
November 21, 2023:
 
Board of Trustees submits names of Finalists to the System President ten business days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the State Board’s Personnel Committee, or at least ten days prior to a meeting of the Personnel Committee. Personnel Committee approves Finalists, and the System President notifies Board of Trustees.
 
December 4-8, 2023 Board of Trustees Interviews and Selection:
 
Finalists visit the College. Each Finalist will meet with Senior Leadership, tour the community, participate in public forums, and interview with the full Board of Trustees. During deliberations, the Board will hear oral, in-depth reports on ACCT’s background checks on final candidates. By week’s end, the Board
will select their first-choice candidate.
 
December 8, 2023:
 
Board of Trustees submits the selection of their first-choice candidate to the System President five days prior to the next State Board Meeting. President-Elect and the Board of Trustees.
 
December 2023: The State Board approves selection.
 
 
TBD:
New President of Alamance Community College is announced. The President-elect and Board establish the start date of employment.

Board of Trustee Members on the Search Committee:

BG (R) Blake Williams, Chair
Ms. Julie Scott Emmons, Vice Chair
Dr. Roslyn Crisp
Mr. Steve Carter
Mr. William Gomory
Dr. Charles Scott

If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to our ACCT Search Consultant, Mr. Kennon Briggs, by emailing kennondb@gmail.com or calling 919-621-7988 (mobile).

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

This is a confidential search process. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than October 27, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

To apply go to http://www.acctsearches.org and upload your documents.

Candidates will need to have the following information or materials available to complete the application:

1. A letter of application (not to exceed 5 pages) that succinctly addresses the opportunities and challenges identified in the Position Profile and demonstrates how the candidate’s experience and professional qualifications prepare them to serve as the President of Alamance Community College.

2. A current resume including an email address and cellular telephone number.

3. A list of eight references: example, two to three supervisors, two to three direct reports, and two to three faculty and/or staff members from current and former institutions.

For additional information, nominations or confidential inquiries please contact:
Mr. Kennon Briggs, ACCT Search Consultant
kennondb@gmail.com
(919) 621-7988 (mobile)