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Presidential
search committee

As the leader of an inclusive academic community where members are known and celebrated for their creativity and differences, the president of Â鶹ֱ²¥ ensures the university is promoting creative progress and pursuing sustainable leadership in art, craft and design.

The Presidential Search Committee has completed its mandate, and on December 1, 2021 the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Board of GovernorsÌýannounced Dr. Peggy ShannonÌýas the new president of Â鶹ֱ²¥ .

Working withÌýexecutive search firm Perrett Laver,Ìýthe committee consulted broadly with the Â鶹ֱ²¥ community to guide the evaluation and recommendation of candidates.

During mid- April/May 2021, Perrett LaverÌýconducted online engagement forumsÌýwith internal Â鶹ֱ²¥ stakeholder groups and targeted meetings with external stakeholders. The firm invited more than 150 participants to share thoughts on thekey opportunities and challenges for Â鶹ֱ²¥, as well as theÌýkey qualitiesÌýthey would like to see in the next president. More thanÌý50 took up the invitation and participated online or by phone.

Search Process Overview

The Committee’s CoreÌýPrinciples

Committee Members

  • Jim Horwich (Committee Chair), Â鶹ֱ²¥ Board of Governors
  • Maggie Marwah, (Committee Secretary), Â鶹ֱ²¥ Board of Governors
  • Joanne Hames, Member, Â鶹ֱ²¥ Board of Governors
  • Cheryl Hann, Member, Â鶹ֱ²¥ Board of Governors
  • Rory MacDonald, FUÂ鶹ֱ²¥
  • Kim Morgan, FUÂ鶹ֱ²¥
  • Nicole Maggio, SUÂ鶹ֱ²¥
SEARCH PROCESS
OVERVIEW
THE COMMITTEE'S
CORE PRINCIPLES