Presidential Recruitment – SAVE THE DATES for Finalist Interviews!

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to confirm the Presidential Screening Committee has completed 1^st round interviews with the candidates being considered for the position of Shoreline’s next President. A total of 4 candidates have been identified as finalists based on the candidate strengths and weaknesses evidenced in the application materials and 1^st round interview responses in relation to the position profile of qualifications needed.

During the dates of February 15 – 18, 2022, candidates selected as finalists will complete the following daily (Tues – Friday) interview activities:

·        8:30am – 9:15am                           Admin Open Forum

·        9:30am – 10:15am                        Community Open Forum

·        10:30am – 11:15am                      Classified Staff Open Forum

·        11:30am – 12:30pm                      Interview with Executive Team

·        1:00pm – 1:45pm                          Student Open Forum

·        2:00pm – 2:45pm                          Faculty Open Forum

·        3:30pm – 5:00pm                          Interview with Board of Trustees

Please mark your calendars to attend the Open Forums applicable to your constituency for each of the finalist Presidential candidates. Attendees at the Open Forums will have an opportunity meet the finalist candidates, ask any questions they may have, and also provide feedback electronically for Board of Trustee consideration. 

Because of the confidentiality required for our finalist candidates during this time, the specific names and dates of each finalist’s interview activities will be released on the afternoon of Friday, February 11^th. Please also stay tuned for specific details regarding the zoom links, finalist names, and interview dates.

Lastly, please let me take this opportunity to thank the Presidential Screening Committee and our external recruiting partners at Academic Search for their ongoing work to support the hire of Shoreline’s next President. Your work is much appreciated!

Additional communication and updates regarding the Presidential Search process can be found online HERE. Alternately, questions regarding the Presidential Search Process can be directed to me (Admin Liaison for the Committee) by email at vzura@shoreline.edu or to Tirzah Williamson (Screening Committee Chair) by email at twilliamson@shoreline.edu at any time.