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.)

Strengthen enrollment and retention

Provide visionary and strategic leadership

Improve the affordability and accessibility of a Gonzaga education

Connect with constituents on campus in an approachable manner

Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence

Engage alumni in the life of the University

Enhance the student experience

Develop external relationships and cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships

Encourage academic excellence in teaching and research

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

Further enhance the connection between curriculum and career

Expand international reach and global experiences

Foster the sense of community for which Gonzaga is known

Lead ambitious fundraising efforts

Engage with the Logan neighborhood and the city of Spokane

Unify constituents toward common goals

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

Strengthen the University’s financial sustainability

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.)

Highest integrity and strong moral compass

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

Operational, financial, and managerial acumen

Ability to enhance visibility, reputation, and reach

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

Exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence

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

Appreciation for shared governance

Commitment to students

Openness to new information in making reasoned decisions

Visionary and strategic leadership

Humble, servant-leader style who prioritizes transparency

Academic credentials to lead a scholarly community

Bold and decisive managerial style

Undaunted by the demographic shifts affecting university enrollment

Deep understanding of the higher education landscape

Ability to authentically promote Gonzaga’s Catholic and Jesuit mission

Experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion

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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

Public sector (government) experience

Track record of engaging alumni and other friends and donors

Experience in a Jesuit institution

Contributor to national conversation on higher education

Fundraising track record

Managing a complex organization

Faculty experience

Advocate for access and affordability

Commitment to the principles of a liberal arts education

International experience and global mindset

Higher education leadership

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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.