President, Gettysburg College Presidential Search Survey The Presidential Search Committee would greatly appreciate your participation in this survey, which can be completed in 10 minutes. OK Question Title * 1. What is your primary affiliation with Gettysburg College? (Required.) Friend/other Support staff member Student Faculty member Parent Administrator Alumna/us OK Question Title * 2. What do you see as the top priorities for the next President? (Please choose five.) (Required.) Lead ambitious fund raising efforts Manage the College's rankings Expand Gettysburg's international reach Raise Gettysburg's visibility and promote the College to a wider audience Recruit, develop, and retain talented faculty and staff Foster diversity and inclusive excellence Cultivate a positive working environment for faculty, administrators, and staff Enhance the College's financial sustainability Articulate Gettysburg's distinctive advantages Drive innovation and creativity Strengthen town-gown relations Enhance the affordability and accessibility of a Gettysburg education Engage alumni in the life of the College Support efforts to enhance academic excellence Enhance the student experience Unify the College's constituents toward common goals Connect with constituents on campus in an approachable manner Comments (optional) OK Question Title * 3. What kind of experience do you think is most important for the next President to have had? (Please choose three.) (Required.) Fundraising track record Contributor to the national dialogue regarding higher education Leadership experience in higher education Leadership experience in the business world Experience working effectively with a board of trustees Increasingly responsible managerial experience in complex organizations International experience and global mindset Leadership experience in the public sector Track record of engaging alumni and other friends of an institution Comments (optional) OK Question Title * 4. What do you think are the most important qualities for the next President to demonstrate? (Please choose three.) (Required.) Strong academic credentials, including a terminal degree and tenure as a full professor Visionary and inspirational leadership Bold and decisive managerial style Outstanding communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and listening Ability to develop a deep appreciation for what makes Gettysburg distinctive Reputation for advancing diversity and inclusion Motivational role model, mentor, and developer of faculty, staff, and students Impeccable moral and ethical standards Consultative and thoughtful decision-maker Comments (optional) OK Question Title * 5. Do you have any advice for the Presidential Search Committee? (Optional) OK NEXT
