Chancellor Search

Welcome to the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Chancellor Search 2024-25. We are committed to ensuring the process of selecting our next Chancellor is inclusive, transparent, and reflects the values of our diverse community.

Your Voice Matters

We believe that every stakeholder – students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members – has a vital role to play in shaping the future leadership of our college. That’s why we are actively seeking your help in defining the qualities and experience we should look for in our next Chancellor.

How You Can Get Involved:

Share your thoughts on the ideal characteristics and priorities for our next Chancellor. Your feedback will help us create a comprehensive profile that reflects the needs and aspirations of our community.

We invite nominations from faculty, staff, students, and community members who wish to participate in the search process. Serving on the hiring committee is a unique opportunity to ensure a broad range of perspectives are represented in selecting our next leader.

EICC will host a series of public forums with the finalist candidates. These forums are an excellent opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, ask questions, and share your feedback with the search committee.

Timeline

Sept-Oct	Stakeholder Input on Chancellor Profile
Sept 30 & Oct 1	Stakeholder Forums on Profile Input: Per Each Candidate On-site forums at CCC, MCC and SCC One Virtual Session Details will be posted September 16
September 16 – October 1	Input Form for Chancellor Profile Available
Sept 16 – Sept 30	Nominations for Search Committee Call for Search Committee nominations form
Oct 21	Chancellor Profile Draft Reviewed and approved at Board Meeting
End of October/Early November	Chancellor Search Committee Begins Meeting
Nov 18	Chancellor Position Announcement Posted
Jan 17	Closing date for applications
Jan 21 – Feb 1	Search Committee reviews applications
Early Feb	Search Committee meeting to select semi-finalists
Feb 20-25	Search Committee semi-finalist Zoom interviews
Feb 25	EICC Board Meeting with Executive Session to Discuss Finalists Dr. Ebbers and the Search Committee to recommend (3-5) candidates to the Board Board approves finalists
Mar 3 – 13	Stakeholder Forums with Finalists Per Each Candidate On-site forums at CCC, MCC and SCC One Virtual Session Feedback Forms from Stakeholders Finalists’ onsite interviews with the Board
Mar 17	EICC Board Meeting with Executive Session to select a candidate
TBD	Special Board meeting to announce Chancellor and Approve Contract
July 1	New Chancellor Joins EICC

Search Consultant

Larry Ebbers, PhD., has spent his career shaping the future of higher education. In addition to a 50-year tenure at Iowa State University, Ebbers is known for founding key programs like the Leader Institute for a New Century (LINC), and the Community College Leadership Initiative Consortium (CLIC), both which have prepared countless community college administrators for leadership roles. His expertise and his dedication to fostering diverse, inclusive leaders has made a significant impact nationwide.

Chancellor Candidate Information

Under development.

Stay Informed

Throughout the search process, we’ll provide regular updates on our progress and opportunities for engagement. Check this page often for the latest information and key dates.

Together, let’s find a leader who will uphold EICC’s Mission and Values, and foster an environment where everyone can thrive.

Thank you for being a part of this important process. You’ll help shape the future of our college.

For questions or additional information, please contact: