Presidential Search
January 26, 2012
Welcome to the Reed College presidential search website.
Last June, President Colin Diver informed the community of his intention to retire at the end of the current academic year, after ten successful years as Reed’s president. In September and October, the presidential search committee held community forums at Reed to discuss the position statement which defines Reed and identifies the goals for the next president. The statement is was completed in November and may be viewed here:
Position Statement: President, Reed College
We are now engaged in the discovery phase of the search process: identifying the most talented candidates, meeting with them in various cities across the country, and learning as much as we can about those who we feel can most effectively lead the college at this point in its history.
The list of potential candidates—developed by our search consultants Isaacson, Miller based on their relationships and insights—is long and deep. In addition, the Reed community has offered over 100 nominations, which have been a tremendous help. We continue to welcome new names; if you have a potential candidate to suggest, please let us know.
The search is going very well. The position statement has encouraged a satisfying number of exceptionally qualified individuals to become interested in the position. The search committee’s original timeline is still in effect, with finalist interviews anticipated in late March and early April, and a recommendation to the board to come shortly thereafter.
We welcome your suggestions, comments, and inquiries throughout the process. You may write to us at any time, or call the presidential search office at 971/373-8180.
Anna Hayes Levin, Chair
Presidential Search Committee