Carroll College, Presidential Search Survey

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* 1. What is your primary affiliation with Carroll College?

Faculty member

Staff member

Student

Alumna/us

Parent

Friend/other

Board member (current or former)

Community leader

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* 2. What do you see as the top priorities for the next President? (Please choose five.)

Provide visionary and strategic leadership

Engage alumni in the life of the College

Develop external relationships and cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships

Lead ambitious fundraising efforts

Unify constituents toward common goals

Encourage academic excellence in teaching and research

Engage with the city of Helena, the state of Montana, and the Northwest region

Connect with faculty, staff, and students in an approachable and visible manner

Improve the affordability and accessibility of a Carroll College education

Nurture the sense of community for which Carroll is known

Strengthen enrollment and retention

Expand international reach and global experiences

Enhance the student experience

Strengthen the College’s financial sustainability

Embody the College’s Catholic mission and values

Support a positive working environment that helps to recruit and retain talented faculty and staff

Articulate Carroll’s distinctive strengths to raise its recognition and visibility to a wider audience

Cultivate a culture in which each individual has a sense of belonging

Further enhance the connection between curriculum and career

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* 3. What are the most important qualities for the next President to demonstrate? (Please choose five.)

Ability to form and guide a team that can make a visionary strategic plan become a reality

Highest integrity and strong moral compass

Commitment to free speech, academic inquiry and balanced discussion

Ability to analyze and use quantitative data to inform decisions

Openness to new information and ideas in making reasoned decisions

Deep understanding of the higher education landscape and the ability to be a change manager

Ability to lead a collaborative cabinet dedicated to institutional goals and data

Humble, servant-leader style prioritizing transparency

Bold and decisive managerial style

Motivational role model, empowering mentor, and developer of faculty, staff, and students

Operational, financial, and managerial acumen

Leader by example

Fundraising track record or traits that would predict high potential in this area

Stellar communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and active listening

Commitment to shared governance

Commitment to students’ curriculum, wellness, and career preparation

Ability to authentically promote Carroll’s Catholic mission

Undaunted by the demographic shifts affecting college enrollment

Experience advancing a culture with a sense of belonging

Academic credentials to lead a scholarly community

Ability to enhance visibility, reputation, and reach

Adaptable and resilient

Exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence

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* 4. What kind of background is most important for the next President to have? (Please choose five.)

Public sector (government) leadership experience (or connections)

Private sector (business) leadership experience

Advocate for access and affordability

Faculty experience

Commitment to the principles of a liberal arts education

Managing a complex organization consisting of multilayered stakeholders

Track record of engaging alumni and other friends and donors

Experience in a Catholic institution

Nonprofit sector leadership experience

Higher education leadership

Contributor to national conversation on higher education

Fundraising track record

International experience and global mindset

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* 5. Would you like the Presidential Search Committee to keep in mind anything else during the search? Comments (optional)

The Search Committee thanks you for participating in this survey. If you would like to suggest anyone as a potential candidate, please contact our search consultants at: carroll@russellreynolds.com.