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Carroll College, Presidential Search Survey
The Presidential Search Committee would greatly appreciate your participation in this anonymous survey, which can be completed in 10 minutes. The results of this survey will be shared with the Presidential Search Committee.
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1.
What is your primary affiliation with Carroll College?
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Faculty member
Staff member
Student
Alumna/us
Parent
Friend/other
Board member (current or former)
Community leader
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What do you see as the top priorities for the next President? (Please choose five.)
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Unify constituents toward common goals
Engage alumni in the life of the College
Strengthen enrollment and retention
Cultivate a culture in which each individual has a sense of belonging
Develop external relationships and cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships
Connect with faculty, staff, and students in an approachable and visible manner
Expand international reach and global experiences
Embody the College’s Catholic mission and values
Strengthen the College’s financial sustainability
Encourage academic excellence in teaching and research
Support a positive working environment that helps to recruit and retain talented faculty and staff
Improve the affordability and accessibility of a Carroll College education
Articulate Carroll’s distinctive strengths to raise its recognition and visibility to a wider audience
Provide visionary and strategic leadership
Enhance the student experience
Engage with the city of Helena, the state of Montana, and the Northwest region
Nurture the sense of community for which Carroll is known
Further enhance the connection between curriculum and career
Lead ambitious fundraising efforts
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What are the most important qualities for the next President to demonstrate? (Please choose five.)
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Adaptable and resilient
Ability to lead a collaborative cabinet dedicated to institutional goals and data
Ability to enhance visibility, reputation, and reach
Bold and decisive managerial style
Leader by example
Stellar communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and active listening
Commitment to free speech, academic inquiry and balanced discussion
Ability to form and guide a team that can make a visionary strategic plan become a reality
Experience advancing a culture with a sense of belonging
Ability to analyze and use quantitative data to inform decisions
Commitment to students’ curriculum, wellness, and career preparation
Fundraising track record or traits that would predict high potential in this area
Humble, servant-leader style prioritizing transparency
Academic credentials to lead a scholarly community
Ability to authentically promote Carroll’s Catholic mission
Openness to new information and ideas in making reasoned decisions
Highest integrity and strong moral compass
Motivational role model, empowering mentor, and developer of faculty, staff, and students
Operational, financial, and managerial acumen
Deep understanding of the higher education landscape and the ability to be a change manager
Commitment to shared governance
Exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
Undaunted by the demographic shifts affecting college enrollment
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What kind of background is most important for the next President to have? (Please choose five.)
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Higher education leadership
Experience in a Catholic institution
Private sector (business) leadership experience
Commitment to the principles of a liberal arts education
Track record of engaging alumni and other friends and donors
International experience and global mindset
Contributor to national conversation on higher education
Fundraising track record
Managing a complex organization consisting of multilayered stakeholders
Public sector (government) leadership experience (or connections)
Nonprofit sector leadership experience
Advocate for access and affordability
Faculty experience
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Would you like the Presidential Search Committee to keep in mind anything else during the search? Comments (optional)
The Search Committee thanks you for participating in this survey. If you would like to suggest anyone as a potential candidate, please contact our search consultants at: carroll@russellreynolds.com.
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