welcome! presidential candidate discussion 1 20 november 2015
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Welcome!
Presidential Candidate Discussion 120 November 2015
Ground Rules
• Work towards consensus;• Discuss candidates one at a time;• To have the floor, please raise hand.
However individual contributions will be timed at one minute;
• Please do not interrupt;• Possible show of hands at 3:55pm.
Presidential Qualities or ‘Wish List’
1. Recognizes the importance of MCLA and of the Liberal Arts education
• understands the liberal arts and their educational value • articulates meaning and value of liberal arts to diverse
audiences and stakeholders (politicians, fundraisers, potential students and their families, etc.)• articulates meaning and value of MCLA to those
audiences
Presidential Qualities or ‘Wish List’
2. Supports academic programs• maintains and strengthens existing academic programs• is willing to expand and develop programs that fit our
mission• actively seeks and provides necessary resources to
those programs
Presidential Qualities or ‘Wish List’
3. Supports faculty• is committed to hiring new full-time tenure-track
faculty• supports adjunct faculty, and understands their unique
situation• supports faculty in all endeavors (teaching, advising,
scholarship and research, travel, intellectual exchange)• diversifies hires within different departments
(Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, etc.)
Presidential Qualities or ‘Wish List’
4. Realizes the role of MCLA in the community• fosters strong relationship with the local and regional
community through mutually beneficial endeavors (creative economy, civic engagement, public events, etc.) • facilitates and encourages community values within
MCLA’s working relationships
Presidential Qualities or ‘Wish List’
5. Takes on leadership responsibly• is committed to MCLA as academic institution while fostering a
stronger fit among the units of the institution (academics with student life, etc.)
• listens well, respects shared governance, and can delegate responsibilities
• provides the necessary academic, personal, and financial supports to enable a diverse student body to succeed
• works well within a political and economic environment with diminishing resources and greater "accountability"
• maintains the integrity of the college and its mission• promotes and fosters equity, while addressing social justice
issues.
Furlong
Pros Cons
Rogerson
Pros Cons
Alexander
Pros Cons
Birge
Pros Cons
Ray
Pros Cons
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