1. Why is confidentiality so important in a search process?

    Many of our candidates will hold key positions at other institutions and will only submit an application if confidentiality is guaranteed. Members of the search committee have signed an agreement that secures confidentiality for all discussions and deliberations related to the provost search.

  2. What is the role of the Search Committee Chair?

    The search chairs are the official spokespersons for the search committee and are, thus, the only individuals authorized to speak on behalf of the search committee and the search process. The chairs will provide periodic updates to the campus community and can address any questions or concerns from members of the community through the duration of the search.

  3. What information can Search Committee members share with me?

    The information search committee members are able to share with the campus community is limited. The committee members are bound by a code of ethics that requires they not share any information discussed during search committee meetings, nor any information related to candidates, even after the search has closed.

  4. Whom do I contact if I want to share specific information or if I have a question about the search?

    Please contact the search chairs (Cassie Majetic at cmajetic@saintmarys.edu or George Keegan at gkeegan@saintmarys.edu ) or one of the search consultants (Andrea Warren Hamos at awh@academic-search.com or Andrea B. Cowsert at abc@academic-search.com) with any information or questions.

  5. Will there be regular updates on the search?

    The search chairs will provide updates to the campus community at critical points in the search and these updates will be posted to this website.

  6. How can I make a nomination?

    There is an online and confidential nomination form on this website. We ask that you carefully review the qualifications and experiences as outlined in the search profile before submitting a nomination. Your nomination will go directly to the search consultants who will contact the nominee. The search consultants will not provide your name to the nominee, but you are free to do so.

  7. Are internal candidates treated any differently than external candidates?

    Internal candidates are vetted in the same way as external candidates. All candidates are assessed based on the criteria outlined in the search profile. The committee very carefully selects the strongest candidates, either internal or external, for further consideration based on the required and desired qualifications.

  8. How will members of the Saint Mary’s community participate in the search process?

    Many members of the campus community met with the consultants during their initial visit to campus. The information shared during this visit will be particularly valuable during the recruiting phase of the search process.

    After finalist candidates are selected, members of the community will be strongly encouraged to meet with each of them during their visit to campus. In addition to a campus-wide open forum, finalists will meet one-on- one and in small groups with key constituents. An online survey will be distributed to all individuals who have met with the finalist candidates to ensure that feedback is gathered on the finalist candidates. This feedback will be shared with the search committee members as they deliberate on the strengths and concerns of each of the finalist candidates.

  9. Will I have an opportunity to share my opinion of the finalists with the Search Committee?

    Yes; in addition to sharing your feedback on finalists through the online survey, you can share your thoughts with members of the search committee.

  10. When will our next appointee take office?

    The next Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs is expected to assume office no later than July 1, 2019.