Good morning, MCAD Students.
Please join Isaacson, Miller, the firm leading the search for MCAD’s next president, for a listening session on Wednesday, September 25 at 6 p.m. in Auditorium 150. This session is open to all students; faculty and staff will have separate sessions with Isaacson, Miller.
Additional information from Isaacson, Miller is below:
Thank you for meeting with us to discuss the Presidential search at MCAD. The majority of our listening session will focus on discussing the position itself and the important opportunities and challenges that will face the President. In particular, please review the questions listed below to help us think about the future of MCAD and the ways in which the success of a new President can be measured:
- As a result of hiring this person, what will be the fundamental differences at MCAD one year from now, three years from now, or five years from now?
- What organizational efforts need to be sustained? Which ones need to be enhanced?
- What do you see as the key priorities and objectives for the incoming President?
- Are there more subjective or informal measures for determining the success of this individual?
- What professional background and experience is essential for this role?
- What personal qualities are essential?
Once we have had an opportunity to meet with you and other key individuals on campus, we will synthesize what we have learned into an Opportunity and Challenge Profile. It will provide a compelling description of MCAD, its history, mission, and environment, as well as a realistic and enticing picture of the challenges, measures of success, and ideal qualifications for the role. Once completed, we will share this document broadly with prospective candidates and key sources.
After this discussion, you will have the opportunity to share names of individuals who might be considered as candidates, or who might be helpful sources of leads. Please share any additional recommendations you may have with Andy Marshall at amarshall@imsearch.com.
If you are unable to attend this meeting or if you have additional information to share, you can also complete this survey: https://www.research.net/r/MCADPres2024
Thank you for your participation in this important effort. We look forward to working with you.