Gonzaga University, Presidential Search Survey

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* 1. What is your primary affiliation with Gonzaga University?

Faculty member

Staff member

Student

Alumna/us

Parent

Friend/other

Regent

Trustee

Member of the Jesuit community

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

Further enhance the connection between curriculum and career

Develop external relationships and cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships

Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence

Engage with the Logan neighborhood and the city of Spokane

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

Lead ambitious fundraising efforts

Expand international reach and global experiences

Strengthen enrollment and retention

Foster the sense of community for which Gonzaga is known

Engage alumni in the life of the University

Improve the affordability and accessibility of a Gonzaga education

Strengthen the University’s financial sustainability

Enhance the student experience

Connect with constituents on campus in an approachable manner

Unify constituents toward common goals

Encourage academic excellence in teaching and research

Embody the University’s Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic mission and values

Provide visionary and strategic leadership

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

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

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

Academic credentials to lead a scholarly community

Ability to authentically promote Gonzaga’s Catholic and Jesuit mission

Visionary and strategic leadership

Ability to enhance visibility, reputation, and reach

Exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence

Deep understanding of the higher education landscape

Highest integrity and strong moral compass

Openness to new information in making reasoned decisions

Experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion

Commitment to students

Appreciation for shared governance

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

Undaunted by the demographic shifts affecting university enrollment

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

Bold and decisive managerial style

Operational, financial, and managerial acumen

Humble, servant-leader style who prioritizes transparency

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

Private sector (business) experience

Contributor to national conversation on higher education

Public sector (government) experience

Experience in a Jesuit institution

Advocate for access and affordability

Fundraising track record

International experience and global mindset

Higher education leadership

Faculty experience

Track record of engaging alumni and other friends and donors

Managing a complex organization

Commitment to the principles of a liberal arts education

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* 5. Is there anything else that you would like the Presidential Search Committee to keep in mind throughout the search? Comments (optional)

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