University of Southern California, Presidential Search Survey

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* 1. What is your primary affiliation with the University of Southern California?

Faculty

Staff

Student

Alumna/us

Parent

Community member/friend

Trustee

Advisory Board Member

Board of Councilors Member

Donor

USC Retiree (Faculty/Staff)

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* 2. Which University of Southern California campus is your primary affiliation?

University Park Campus

Health Sciences Campus

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

Engage with the broader Los Angeles community

Improve the affordability and accessibility of a USC education

Maintain pre-eminence of academic research within USC's areas of strategic competence

Develop external relationships and cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships

Engage alumni in the life of the University

Enhance the performance of USC's athletics programs

Strengthen enrollment and retention

Enhance the student experience

Strengthen the University’s financial sustainability

Lead ambitious fundraising efforts

Unify constituents toward common goals for the long term viability of USC

Foster a positive working environment that helps to recruit and retain talented faculty and staff

Expand international reach and global experiences

Continue to evolve the medical enterprise for optimal performance

Provide vision and strategic leadership to ensure USC adapts and embraces operating models for the future of higher education

Articulate USC’s distinctive strengths to raise its recognition and visibility to a wider audience

Connect with constituents on campus in an approachable manner

Elevate academic excellence in teaching and research

Foster the sense of community for which USC is known

Developing a strategic plan to address evolving landscape for higher education (regulatory, enrollment, operational model challenges)

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* 4. What are the most important qualities for the next President to demonstrate? (Please choose five.)

Openness to new information in making reasoned decisions

Understanding of complex systems

Willingness to engage frequently with the students, faculty, and staff on issues impacting the university

Exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence

Deep understanding of the higher education landscape

Ability to enhance visibility, reputation, and reach

Humble, servant-leader style who prioritizes transparency

Appreciation for the complexities of operating a medical enterprise

Undaunted by the demographic shifts affecting university enrollment

Highest integrity and strong moral compass

Wide aperture on hiring and talent recruitment

Motivational role model, mentor, and developer of faculty, staff, and students

Academic credentials to lead a scholarly community

Visionary and strategic leadership

Commitment to students and student outcomes

Appreciation for shared governance

Fundraising track record or traits that would predict high potential in this area

Stellar communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and active listening

Bold and decisive managerial style

Operational, financial, and managerial acumen

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* 5. What kind of background is most important for the next President to have? (Please choose five.)

Influential voice in the national conversation on higher education

Exposure to top-tier college athletics

Fundraising track record

Experience managing higher-ed industry changes at significant scale

Extensive crisis management experience

Public sector (government) experience

Higher education leadership

Enterprise-level leadership and complex systems management

Faculty experience

Proven track record of complex change management and culture leadership

Track record of engaging alumni and other friends and donors

Healthcare leadership experience (academic, private, or community-based)

Advocate for access and affordability

Private sector (business) experience

International experience and global mindset

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* 6. Is there anything else that you would like the Presidential Search Committee to keep in mind throughout the search? Comments (optional)

The 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: uscpresidentsearch@russellreynolds.com.