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. 

Particpate in a Chancellor Profile Forum

We will be hosting several forums where you can provide direct feedback on the characteristics and priorities you feel are essential for the next chancellor. These forums will take place on the following dates:

Complete the Chancellor Profile Survey

Please complete the survey by October 1.

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. 

Trustee Michelle Garvin will serve as Chair of the Search Committee.

Please complete the nomination form by September 30.

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:

  • On-site forums at CCC, MCC and SCC
  • One Virtual Session

Details will be posted September 16.

September 16 – October 1

Online Input Form for Chancellor Profile Available

Sept 16 – Sept 30

Nominations for Search Committee
Call for Search Committee Nominations Form Available

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

Larry EbbersSearch 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. Profile will be posted in November following stakeholder input.

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:

Larry Ebbers

Dr. Larry Ebbers, Search Consultant

lebbers@iastate.edu
515-290-9854


Nicky Friedrichsen

Nicky Friedrichsen, Director of Board, Legislative and Foundation Relations

ndfriedrichsen@eicc.edu
563-336-3302

 

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