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Babson College Presidential Search
The Presidential Search Committee would appreciate your participation in this anonymous survey, which can be completed in 10 minutes. The results will only be reviewed by the Committee.
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1.
What is your primary affiliation with Babson College?
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Faculty member
Staff member
Student
Alumna/us
Parent
Friend/other
Member of a governing or advisory board
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2.
What do you see as the top priorities for the next President? (Please choose five.)
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Enhance the affordability and accessibility of a Babson College education
Encourage continual curriculum improvement to align with student and post-grad learning needs
Engage alumni in the life of the College
Expand online, digital, and asynchronous post-graduate programs
Cultivate a positive working environment for faculty, administrators, and staff
Support efforts to enhance academic excellence
Build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships
Strengthen Babson’s long-term financial sustainability
Keep Babson at the forefront of entrepreneurial education
Strengthen Babson’s global presence and reputation
Champion a transformative vision for Babson’s future
Recruit, develop, and retain talented faculty and staff
Lead ambitious fundraising efforts
Unify constituents toward common goals
Enhance Babson’s experiential learning
Comments (optional):
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3.
What kind of experience is most important for the next President to have? (Please choose five.)
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Business executive
Government or nonprofit leader
Entrepreneur
Oversight of enrollment and student affairs
Tenured faculty member
Management of a complex organization
Scholarly and pedagogical record in management education
Effective collaboration with a board
Experience engaging stakeholders (such as alumni)
Strategic planning and organizational transformation
International experience and global mindset
Fundraising track record
Higher education leader
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4.
What are the most important qualities for the next President to demonstrate? (Please choose five.)
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Ability to articulate what makes Babson distinctive
Motivational role model, mentor, and developer of faculty, staff, and students
Stellar communication skills, including public speaking, persuasive writing, and active listening
High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
Reputation for advancing inclusive excellence
Highest integrity and strong moral compass
Inspires others to move swiftly and achieve ambitious goals
Strong academic credentials, including a terminal degree and tenure
Entrepreneurial mindset
Collaborative, consultative, and thoughtful decision-maker
Understanding of operating in a shared governance model
Expertise in emerging technology
Recognized and successful business leader
Visionary and strategic leadership
Bold and decisive managerial style
Undaunted by the demographic shifts affecting college enrollment
Humble, servant-leader style who prioritizes transparency
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Is there anything else that you would like the Presidential Search Committee to keep in mind throughout the search? (optional)
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Would you like to suggest anyone as a potential candidate at this time? (optional)
The Search Committee thanks you for participating in this survey. If you would like to suggest anyone as a potential candidate later in the process, please contact our search consultants at: babson@russellreynolds.com. For updates on the search, please visit
www.babson.edu/presidentialsearch
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