Presidential Search
The target date for applications is: February 16, 2024
Glen Oaks Community College has launched a national search for its ninth president. The Glen Oaks Board of Trustees has engaged the Association of Community College Trustees as the presidential search firm as recommended by the Presidential Search Steering Committee of GOCC’s Board Trustees (Bruce Gosling, Kim Bontrager and Joseph Haas).
Applications and nominations for the position of President of Glen Oaks Community College are currently being accepted until the position is filled.
How to Apply
To apply go to http://www.acctsearches.org and upload your documents.
Candidates will need to have the following information or materials available to complete the application:
- A letter of application (not to exceed 5 pages) that succinctly addresses the opportunities and challenges identified in the Position Profile and demonstrates how the candidate’s experience and professional qualifications prepare them to serve as the President of Glen Oaks Community
- A current resume including an email address and cellular telephone number.
- A list of eight references: example, two to three supervisors, two to three direct reports, and two to three faculty and/or staff members from current and former institutions.
Jill Board, ACCT Search Consultant, jboardconsulting@gmail.com, or (805) 712-3516 (mobile).
Public Forums
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Nora Hagen Theatre
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Nora Hagen Theatre
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Nora Hagen Theatre
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Presidential Search News
GOCC invites community to participate in open forums, Tuesday, Dec. 12, as part of presidential search
Glen Oaks Community College invites members of the community to participate in one of three open forums on Tuesday, Dec. 12, to assist in the development of a Presidential Profile as part the process to select the college’s ninth president. In partnership with the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), the national search firm selected to assist in the search process, Glen Oaks will host three public forums designed to gather input from students, faculty,
Glen Oaks establishes Presidential Search Committee for new president; David Devier will retire at end of June, 2024
The Glen Oaks Board of Trustees has announced the formation of a Presidential Search Committee to select a new college president. Dr. David Devier had announced earlier that he would be retiring effective June 30, 2024, after serving as the college president since January 2014. During last month’s meeting, the board approved moving forward with using the Association of Community College Trustees as the presidential search firm as recommended by the Presidential Search Steering Committee
Timeline
| Early December 2023 | ACCT Search Consultant facilitates a series of virtual or in-person open forums to solicit feedback to inform the development of the draft Presidential Profile. |
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| December 2023 | Search Committee training and orientation; Committee receives, reviews, and edits the draft Presidential Profile. Board of Trustees meeting to discuss, edit, and finalize the Presidential Profile. |
| December 2023 | Position is open and advertised. Presidential Profile is posted on glenoaks.edu and acctsearches.org. Targeted local, state-wide, and national one-to-one recruitment commences; national advertisements placed. |
| February 16, 2024 | Target Date for Receipt of Applications. Position open until filled. |
| Late February 2024 | Search Committee Meeting: discussion and selection of confidential semifinalist candidates. |
| Mid-March 2024 | Search Committee Meeting: confidential in-person interviews with semifinalists. The Committee deliberates and selects finalists to forward to the Board for further consideration. |
| Late April 2024 | Finalists interview with the Board, tour campus and sites, participate in open public forums, meet with direct reports. |
| May 2024 | Board of Trustees announces the next President of Glen Oaks Community College. |
| July 1, 2024 | Start date for next President or as agreed upon by the President-elect and Board. |
Reports & Progress
Search Committee Membership
Community
- Ken Jones (Jones, Petrie, & Rafinski)
- Andrew Kuck (Sturgis City Manager)
- Teresa Belote (SJC ISD)
GOCC Administration
- Christina Steele
- Tonya Howden
- Evan Dembskey
GOCC Faculty
- Chad Worthington
- Michael Northrop
GOSSE (Glen Oaks Support Staff Employees)
- Melanie Golden
- Judy Fetch
GOCC Foundation
- Vonda Marrow (Director)
GOCC Board Members
- Joseph Haas (Committee Chair)
- Elizabeth Datkovic
- Carol Higgins
GOCC Students
- Marcus Broom