About the Search
The University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the launch of a nationwide search for the University's fifth president.
Once the successful candidate is named, the University’s new president will start in July 2025.
Presidential Search Committee
The Presidential Search Committee is chaired by Christina M. Ryan, First Chair of the USI Board of Trustees.
The committee includes representation from the Board of Trustees, university leadership, faculty, staff, alumni, and donors.
Application and Nomination
Academic Search is partnering with the University of Southern Indiana in this search. Confidential discussions about the position are encouraged and may be arranged by contacting a member of the Academic Search team:
- Stuart Dorsey: stuart.dorsey@academicsearch.org
- Jay Lemons: jay.lemons@academicsearch.org
- Jennifer Kooken: jennifer.kooken@academicsearch.org
Applications, nominations and inquiries should be sent to USIPresident@academicsearch.org.
To apply, candidates should prepare a letter of interest addressing the leadership agenda and desired qualifications, characteristics and experiences outlined in this search profile. Also required is a current curriculum vitae. References will be requested later in the search. The position is open until filled, but only applications received by January 27, 2025, will be guaranteed full consideration.
Campus Communication
November 7, 2024 - Recruitment and application phase underway
The Presidential Search Committee is advancing in its search for the University's fifth President, with Academic Search now set to solicit applications. Insights from the campus community have shaped a detailed search prospectus, outlining USI’s goals and desired presidential qualifications. Academic Search will recruit widely, with applications accepted until January 27, 2025. The committee is confident that this process will yield a dynamic leader to build on USI’s successes and drive future growth.
September 25, 2024 - Feedback sessions and survey
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, representatives from Academic Search, Inc., the search consultant group working with the University, invited USI faculty and staff to meet with them for two one-hour sessions. These sessions allowed employees to share feedback regarding the University's perceived needs and desired leadership qualities for USI's next president.
Following the open sessions, the USI Presidential Search Committee shared a survey with currently enrolled students, employees and retirees to share insights, priorities and more to aid in the search. The survey consisted of eight open-ended questions designed to allow participants to provide a comprehensive and qualitative perspective. All responses were anonymous. The survey was open from Thursday, September 26 to Sunday, October 6.
September 5, 2024 - USI Board of Trustees approves Presidential Search Committee members, biennial capital improvement request and rates for 2025-26 housing and meal plans
July 11, 2024 - USI Board of Trustees approves budget, names Chair for presidential search
Search Timeline
Phase 1: September – October 2024
Pre-search Preparation & Gathering Input
Phase 2: November – January 2025
Recruitment & Application
Phase 3: February – March 2025
Reviewing and Interviewing Candidates
Phase 4: April 2025
Announcement of new President
Phase 5: July 2025
New President Begins