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Saint Anselm College Presidential Search
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 only be shared with the Presidential Search Committee.
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1.
What is your primary affiliation with Saint Anselm College?
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Faculty member
Staff member
Student
Alumna/us
Parent
Friend/other
Trustee or former trustee
Member of the monastic community
Member of the Manchester community
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What do you see as the top priorities for the next President? (Please choose five.)
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Enhance academic excellence
Unify constituents toward common goals
Reinforce and build on Saint Anselm’s liberal arts identity
Enhance the student experience
Reinforce the College’s Catholic and Benedictine identity
Develop mutually beneficial partnerships
Strengthen financial sustainability
Lead ambitious fundraising efforts
Lead in a visible and approachable manner
Facilitate curricular change and enhancement
Raise Saint Anselm’s visibility and promote it to a wider audience
Enhance the affordability and accessibility of a Saint Anselm education
Engage alumni in the life of the College
Cultivate a positive working environment for faculty, administrators, and staff
Strengthen enrollment and retention
Expand international reach and global experiences
Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence
Improve the College’s recognition and rankings
Connect the liberal arts with professional programs and career preparation
Recruit, develop, empower, and wisely deploy excellent leaders across the College
Articulate Saint Anselm’s distinctive advantages
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What are the most important qualities for the next President to demonstrate? (Please choose five.)
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Reputation for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Catholic faith
Strong academic credentials, including a terminal degree and tenure as a full professor
Servant-leadership style, prioritizing humility and transparency
Motivational role model, mentor, and developer of faculty, staff, and students
Undaunted by the demographic shifts affecting college enrollment
Ability to set a vision and drive significant change
Innovative academic leadership in Catholic higher education, especially curriculum development
Stellar communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and active listening
Hands-on and transformational leadership style
Highest integrity and strong moral compass
Ability to build bridges between Catholic mission and DEI
High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
Collaborative, consultative, and thoughtful decision-maker
Strong financial management skills
Bold and decisive managerial style
Ability to articulate what makes Saint Anselm College distinctive
Visionary and strategic leadership
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Is there anything else that you would like the Presidential Search Committee to keep in mind? Comments (optional)
The Presidential Search Committee thanks you for participating in this survey. If you would like to suggest anyone as a possible candidate, please contact our search consultants at: saintanselm@russellreynolds.com.
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