Search Timeline
The pre-search
It’s important to note that this structural change, appointment of a single president for CSB/SJU, is awaiting approval from our accrediting organization, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). We anticipate that approval coming in November. At that point we will begin the actual public search for candidates.
Prior to HLC approval though, there is still much internal work that can be done. Our consultants from Academic Search will be joining us here on the campuses the week of September 20-24 to conduct an extensive pre-search visit.
The search consultants will meet with a wide range of campus constituents in one-on-one, small-group and large-group sessions (some live and some via Zoom). There will be multiple opportunities for the campus communities to provide their input on the nature of this new role and the skills, qualifications and experiences sought in the new president. Academic Search will also be providing an online survey that will be sent to the campus communities as well as alumnae/i and friends of the institutions to allow for a wide range of input into the search process.
Tentative timeline*
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September 13 and 14 |
Higher Learning Commission (HLC) visit |
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Pre-search visit by consultants to meet with campus communities |
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Late Sept. / Mid-Oct. |
Search committee and consultants finalize search profile |
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November |
Anticipated approval for new governance model |
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Late Fall |
Recruitment of a strong, inclusive candidate pool |
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January 2022 |
Search committee selects shortlisted candidates for initial interviews |
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Late January |
Search committee and consultants interview semi-finalist candidates |
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Mid-February |
Finalist candidates are interviewed |
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Late February |
Search committee submits report on finalist candidate to the Board of Trustees |
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March |
Boards of Trustees select candidate of choice |
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Mid-March |
Monastery/Abbey approve the candidate of choice |
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Late-March |
Contract is negotiated and finalized |
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July 1, 2022 |
New president assumes office |
*The search timeline may be adjusted based on the timing of the HLC decision.
College of Saint Benedict
Saint John’s University
Tonya Hougen
Search Coordinator