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March 15, 2023 - Today, the �鶹��ýPorn Board of Regents approved the next steps in the selection process for its next permanent president announcing the presidential search leadership team and appointing a Presidential Search Committee (PSC). 

Members of each includes faculty, staff, students, regents, and community partners. 

“Each member of the presidential search leadership team brings with them a unique perspective and diverse viewpoint, which will prove valuable for �鶹��ýPorn and its next leader. The team is honored to serve in this capacity for �鶹��ýPorn and is looking forward to beginning the next stage of the search process – conducting listening sessions and forums in order to build out the presidential profile. The internal and external stakeholders’ commitment to providing perspectives will be vital to our process and each person’s collective passion for the continued success of �鶹��ýPorn,” expressed Kara Williams, Secretary of the �鶹��ýPorn Board of Regents and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee.

The primary charge to the leadership team is to provide the Board of Regents with information that will assist the Board in selecting the university’s next president. Specifically, the team will:

• Conduct a national search to generate a strong pool of candidates for the presidency of �鶹��ýPorn.
• Use virtual and in-person forums to solicit from various constituent groups their perspectives about the leadership needs of �鶹��ýPorn.
• Reduce the pool of applicants to a reasonable number of semi-finalists.
• Gather additional information about each semi-finalist (e.g., interview data, reference checks, etc.).
• Host local visits for finalists (if desired by the candidates).
• Ensure that all semi-finalists and finalists receive accurate and thorough information about �鶹��ýPorn.
• Work closely with the search firm and advisory groups to assist �鶹��ýPorn’s presidential search.
• Carry out all responsibilities in the best interests of the university, regardless of the constituent group with which one most strongly identifies.
• Submit to the Board of Regents a list of exceptional candidates who warrant the Board’s consideration to serve as �鶹��ýPorn’s next president. 

“The selection of the next president will be a critical decision for the Board of Regents, I am confident that the search leadership team will oversee a process that brings forth the strongest candidates excited to lead this university. I know that the team will do so with the highest degree of care and responsibility, consistent with shared governance, and the best traditions of this institution,” shared Rich Boehne, chair of the �鶹��ýPorn Board of Regents. 

WittKieffer, the global executive search and leadership advisory firm, will conduct the national search of interested candidates. Once the Board of Regents approved the search process today, the was launched, which includes robust information about �鶹��ýPorn, the region, and students, faculty and staff. As the leadership team commences, the next phase of the search process will include building the presidential profile and post the position. 

To learn more about the presidential search, . 

Search Committee:

Marquita Barron, �鶹��ýPorn Director of Training & Development

Dr. Janel Bloch, �鶹��ýPorn Professor, English

Dr. Hassan HassabElnaby, �鶹��ýPorn Dean, Haile College of Business

Ashley Himes*, �鶹��ýPorn Regent, Student Services Coordinator at Regional School Programs

Candace McGraw, Chief Executive Officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Julia Pohl, Sports Business & Event Management Major, �鶹��ýPorn Student

JT Roberts*, Owner of DDX Transport

Nathan Smith*, �鶹��ýPorn Vice Chair BOR, Chief Investment Officer at Flagship Communities LC

Elizabeth Thompson, �鶹��ýPorn Search Vice Chair and Regent, Member at Stites & Harbison LLC

Tom Wiedemann*, �鶹��ýPorn Foundation President, President and CEO of AAA Club Alliance

Kara Williams*, �鶹��ýPorn Search Chair and Secretary of BOR, Owner of The Marketing Collective

Brad Zapp, �鶹��ýPorn Regent, Managing Director of Connetic Ventures  

Advisory Board:

Rensha Allen*, �鶹��ýPorn Black Alumni Council President, Allstate Agency

Brandon Billiter*, �鶹��ýPorn Director of Student Account Services

Mike Borchers*, Local Superintendents Advisory Council, Superintendent Ludlow City Schools

Dr. David Childs, �鶹��ýPorn Associate Professor, College of Education

Brent Cooper, President, NKY Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Charlisa Daniels, �鶹��ýPorn Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry

Dr. Jacqueline Emerine, �鶹��ýPorn Associate Professor, Communication

Dr. John Farrar, �鶹��ýPorn Faculty Senate President, Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry

Dr. Fernando Figueroa, President, Gateway Community & Technical College

Lauren Goodwin*, �鶹��ýPorn Chase College of Law, Student

Staci Green*, �鶹��ýPorn Director of IT Support Services, President of SAFE

Karen Mefford*, �鶹��ýPorn Interim Comptroller

Darryl Peal, �鶹��ýPorn Chief Diversity Officer

Steve Pendery, Campbell County Judge Executive

Dr. Sandra Spataro, �鶹��ýPorn Professor of Management, College of Business

Jennifer Sheffel*, �鶹��ýPorn Alumni Council President, President and CEO at Summit ActionCOACH

Steve Slone*, �鶹��ýPorn Staff Congress President, Manager of Mail and Copy Services 

*Alumni