Colorado College – Presidential Search Survey

*1.What is your primary affiliation with Colorado College?(Required.)

Faculty member

Staff member

Student

Alumna/us

Parent

Greater Colorado Springs community member

Friend/other

*2.What do you see as the top priorities for the next President? (Please choose five.)(Required.)

Enhance student support services on campus

Improve the affordability and accessibility of a Colorado College education

Build a more diverse and inclusive campus community

Defend academic freedom and civil discourse

Enhance academic excellence

Articulate a vision and strategy for the College’s future

Improve the College’s reputation and rankings -- regionally, nationally, and internationally

Recruit, develop, and retain talented faculty and staff

Promote a culture of shared governance

Lead ambitious fundraising efforts

Strengthen relationships between the College and Colorado Springs

Secure the College’s financial strength and future

Unite campus constituents towards common goals

Update campus infrastructure, including technology

Enhance support for the athletics program

Engage alumni in the life of the College

Bolster career preparation and opportunities

Comments (optional):

*3.What are the most desirable qualities for the next President to demonstrate? (Please choose five.)(Required.)

High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills

Well-developed cultural competence and societal awareness

Visionary and strategic leadership

Transparent, curious, and approachable

Visible and actively engaged on campus and in the community

Creative problem solver

Enthusiastic fundraiser

Stellar communication and listening skills (including writing, public speaking, and critical feedback)

Ability to authentically articulate what makes Colorado College distinctive

Deep appreciation for the liberal arts and ability to defend it

Fiscal management acumen

Role model, mentor, and developer of faculty, staff, and students

Comments (optional):

*4.What kind of experience would be desirable for the next President to have? (Please choose five.)(Required.)

Fundraising skills

Higher education leadership

International experience and global mindset

Nonprofit sector leadership

Managing in a complex organization

Provost/academic leadership

Liberal arts college degree or work experience

Public sector leadership

Fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion

Financial acumen

Current or former college president

Successful collaboration with faculty and staff

Private sector leadership

Comments (optional):

*5.How important is conducting a presidential search to the future leadership of Colorado College?(Required.)

Not important

Very important

Neutral

6.Is there anything else that you would like the Trustees to keep in mind? Comments (optional)

Current Progress,

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