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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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Lead ambitious fundraising efforts
Encourage academic excellence in teaching and research
Strengthen the College’s financial sustainability
Articulate Carroll’s distinctive strengths to raise its recognition and visibility to a wider audience
Provide visionary and strategic leadership
Further enhance the connection between curriculum and career
Improve the affordability and accessibility of a Carroll College education
Support a positive working environment that helps to recruit and retain talented faculty and staff
Strengthen enrollment and retention
Engage with the city of Helena, the state of Montana, and the Northwest region
Unify constituents toward common goals
Engage alumni in the life of the College
Embody the College’s Catholic mission and values
Cultivate a culture in which each individual has a sense of belonging
Nurture the sense of community for which Carroll is known
Enhance the student experience
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
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What are the most important qualities for the next President to demonstrate? (Please choose five.)
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Humble, servant-leader style prioritizing transparency
Ability to enhance visibility, reputation, and reach
Adaptable and resilient
Motivational role model, empowering mentor, and developer of faculty, staff, and students
Openness to new information and ideas in making reasoned decisions
Undaunted by the demographic shifts affecting college enrollment
Exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
Ability to authentically promote Carroll’s Catholic mission
Experience advancing a culture with a sense of belonging
Ability to lead a collaborative cabinet dedicated to institutional goals and data
Leader by example
Commitment to students’ curriculum, wellness, and career preparation
Academic credentials to lead a scholarly community
Commitment to shared governance
Ability to analyze and use quantitative data to inform decisions
Ability to form and guide a team that can make a visionary strategic plan become a reality
Deep understanding of the higher education landscape and the ability to be a change manager
Bold and decisive managerial style
Operational, financial, and managerial acumen
Stellar communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and active listening
Highest integrity and strong moral compass
Commitment to free speech, academic inquiry and balanced discussion
Fundraising track record or traits that would predict high potential in this area
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What kind of background is most important for the next President to have? (Please choose five.)
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Public sector (government) leadership experience (or connections)
Nonprofit sector leadership experience
Faculty experience
Advocate for access and affordability
Managing a complex organization consisting of multilayered stakeholders
Fundraising track record
Track record of engaging alumni and other friends and donors
Private sector (business) leadership experience
Commitment to the principles of a liberal arts education
Contributor to national conversation on higher education
Experience in a Catholic institution
International experience and global mindset
Higher education leadership
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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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