April 16, 2025
Dear Talladega College Community,
The two finalists for Talladega College president will meet with students, faculty, staff and alumni on Monday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 22. Reminders of the times and locations of the meetings will be emailed to the College community.
The two candidates were selected with the assistance of a presidential search committee chaired by Dr. Monique Gardner Witherspoon, a member of Talladega’s Board of Trustees and associate dean and associate professor in the Orlean Beeson School of Education at Samford University.
The two finalists are:
- Mr. Perry D. Jones - Board Chair of HBCU CARES and Former President of North American Supply and Procurement for Diageo
- Dr. Willie Todd, Jr. - President of Denmark Technical College
Thanks to all who have played a role in this very important process.
December 2024
Dear Talladega Community,
The search process for the 22nd President of Talladega College is underway. A Search Committee representing all campus constituents including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the Talladega Board of Trustees has been named. The search committee will review all applicants, identify candidates for interviews, and recommend individuals to the Talladega Board of Trustees, who will make the final selection. To recruit the best candidates, the search will remain confidential throughout the process until the finalists arrive on campus.
We have retained POLIHIRE, an executive search firm and consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., with a national focus and perspective. The candidates will be selected with the help of the Presidential Search Committee.
If you have questions about the search process, please send a note to the Talladega College email dedicated to the search: TalladegaPresident@polihire.com. The search committee or its representative will respond to your inquiry.
About Talladega College
The mission of Talladega College is to equip its graduates for the global community through academic excellence, moral values, community service, and professional development. The campus is on a plateau about 700 feet above sea level in the heart of a fertile valley in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a quiet place - away from the distractions and fast pace of urban living, yet conveniently close to neighboring cities that offer extensive cultural and entertainment outlets as well as shopping, restaurants, and theaters. The college is just 25 miles south of the city of Anniston, Alabama, 50 miles east of Birmingham, Alabama, 85 miles north of Montgomery, Alabama, and 100 miles west of Atlanta, Georgia. The College has an aggressive tradition of bringing the world to Talladega via workshops, forums, and lectures presented by acclaimed artists, scientists, and political, business, and civic leaders.nbsp;
About the Search Firm
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POLIHIRE partners with public-serving and mission-based organizations to deeply understand their leadership needs and identify the highest-caliber candidates whose skill sets, demonstrated track record, and future aspirations are aligned with our client’s commitment to service, excellence, and equity.
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