FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Presentation to the Florida Board of Governors – June 18, 2010

FAU Presidential Search Timeline and Process

Launching the Search September 23, 2009• The FAU Board of Trustees votes to launch the search

for Florida Atlantic University’s 6th President.

October 21, 2009• The Board selects R. William (Bill) Funk from R.

William Funk & Associates as the presidential search consultant.

• An 11 member search committee is appointed to represent all of FAU’s constituencies.

October 26-28, 2009• Search Consultant visits FAU and conducts over 12

Open Forums and meetings across 5 campuses with the Board, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the community to obtain input on the desired qualifications and characteristics for the new president.

Presentation to the Florida Board of Governors – June 18, 2010

FAU Presidential Search Timeline and Process

Conducting the Search October 27, 2009• Search Consultant meets with the FAU Presidential

Search Committee. The Committee is charged with:• Conducting a national search for qualified

candidates• Soliciting nominations and applications to ensure

a large and diverse pool of qualified candidates; and,

• Reviewing and evaluating all applications and submitting candidates to the Board for consideration.

October 28, 2009• The FAU Presidential Search web site is launched.

• Introduces the Presidential Search Committee• Provides frequent updates to the university’s

internal and external communities• Serves as a resource for potential candidates• Serves as a tool to receive input, nominations, or

questions from all interested parties.

Presentation to the Florida Board of Governors – June 18, 2010

•An outstanding leader with distinguished academic credentials and considerable administrative experience

•A strategic, innovative and results-oriented leader with significant experience leading a large and diverse institution

•Experienced bridge builder with a strong history of community involvement who will grow innovative public-private partnerships

•Experience building an infrastructure conducive to innovative research and collaborative research relations

•Can demonstrate the ability to be a leader and advocate for FAU in the evolving environment of higher education in Florida and to maintain and strengthen relations with members of the State University System including other presidents, the Board of Governors, and the Chancellor.

•An articulate and passionate advocate who will communicate the priorities, needs and aspirations of the University effectively to both internal and external constituencies.

•Ability to expand FAU’s role to meet the changing needs of the region, the State of Florida, the nation and the world while keeping its commitment to excellence in teaching, research and service

FAU Presidential Search Timeline and Process

Conducting the Search November 4, 2010• Search Consultant meets with the FAU Presidential Search Committee

to: • review comments received from the Open Forums• review desired professional and personal qualifications.

Presentation to the Florida Board of Governors – June 18, 2010

The FAU Presidential Search Committee Constituencies

Chair, FAU Board of Trustees

FacultyProfessor, President of the University Faculty Senate, and Trustee

Faculty AdministrationDean, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

StaffAssistant Vice President, Division of Research

StudentsPresident, FAU Student Government Association and Trustee

AlumniPast President, FAU National Alumni Association

FAU Foundation and FAU Advisory Boards Past President, FAU Foundation

Member of a College Advisory Board

Community LeadersMayor, City of Boca Raton

Community PartnersVice President for Scientific Operations - The Scripps Research Institute, Scripps

Florida

TrusteesMembers of the FAU Board of Trustees

Presentation to the Florida Board of Governors – June 18, 2010

FAU Presidential Search Timeline and Process

Conducting the Search

November 2009 – February 2010 • The Search

• Position Announcement is posted.

• Distribution of position notice to the search consultant’s proprietary list of over 600 sitting presidents, administrators, officials.

• Board Chair sends over 600 letters to FAU advisory boards and friends of the University seeking input.

• Search Consultant interacts with potential candidates.

• Applications are posted to FAU’s website – review of candidates begins.

• A pool of 43 qualified candidates, including sitting presidents, was generated by these efforts.

Presentation to the Florida Board of Governors – June 18, 2010

FAU Presidential Search Timeline and Process

Concluding the Search

February 23, 2010• Search Consultant meets with the FAU Presidential

Search Committee to review applicants. A pool of five semi-final candidates is selected and invited to interview with the Search Committee.

February 25, 2010 • Five semi-final candidates are interviewed and three

final candidates are identified and recommended to the FAU Board of Trustees for consideration.

All deliberations and interviews were webcast and available through the FAU

website to all interested parties.

Presentation to the Florida Board of Governors – June 18, 2010

FAU Presidential Search Timeline and Process

Concluding the Search February 28 – March 3, 2010• Three final candidates visit Florida Atlantic University

• Each Candidate• Travels to three of FAU’s campuses spanning

over 100 miles • Participates in 8 open forums, meetings, or

interviews including:

• A Welcome Reception for members of FAU’s various boards and friends from its local & regional communities.

• Meetings with Senior Staff and Academic Deans.

• Open Forums for Faculty, Staff, Students & members of FAU’s regional communities.

All Open Forums were webcast, offered via video conference, or provided as video-on-demand.

Presentation to the Florida Board of Governors – June 18, 2010

FAU Presidential Search Timeline and Process

The Selection of FAU’s 6th President March 3, 2010• At a Special Meeting of the FAU Board of Trustees,

three final candidates are interviewed for the position of President at Florida Atlantic University.

• After a comprehensive, 6-month long, nation-wide search for FAU’s next president, the FAU Board of Trustees unanimously selects...

Dr. Mary Jane Saunders as the 6th President of

Florida Atlantic University

Presentation to the Florida Board of Governors – June 18, 2010

FAU Presidential Search Timeline and Process

Comments from the FAU Community

“Dr. Saunders expressed a complex and articulate vision for FAU. Dr. Saunders is approachable, productive, innovative, collaborative, and articulate without being glib.”

“She has a combination of Florida experience (at USF) that enables her to understand our state, a strong academic background, and urban experience serving students as the Provost at Cleveland State University.”

“When she helped to found the first College of Science at Cleveland State, she ‘went to everyfaculty member to ask what they wanted, rather than imposing my view.’ That is thecollaborative approach we need at FAU.”

“She suggested that we read a book titled Stewards of Place, about how universities canpartner with their communities. That is the focus on outreach that we need at FAU.”

“She expressed a strong ‘commitment to the humanities and the arts.’ This is the vision ofsupport for creativity and all disciplines that we need at FAU.”

“By every measure, Dr. Saunders is the best choice!!”

Presentation to the Florida Board of Governors – June 18, 2010

FAU Presidential Search Timeline and Process

The Community Welcomes President Saunders