The presidential search process for Talladega College will follow the timeline below. Accommodations will be made in this timeline should circumstances warrant and it will be updated as the search progresses.
NOVEMBER 27
Intake meeting with Search Chair and Interim President
Search Chair meets with POLIHIRE to discuss the timeline and process
DECEMBER 3
Board Meeting
DECEMBER 4
Formal announcement of search / Press release
DECEMBER 13
Leadership Profile Finalized
Finalize leadership profile and ad
• Search chair sends communication sharing the leadership profile with the community; leadership profile is posted on website and in targeted publications and websites
DECEMBER 13 - FEBRUARY
POLIHIRE Recruitment Period
POLIHIRE conducts outreach and recruiting efforts to identify strong candidates. Search committee members also work to identify candidates.
• Search Chair sends communication to the Committee/Board providing a high-level update on the search. (January)
MID-FEBRUARY
Candidate materials available for Committee Review
LATE FEBRUARY
Search Committee Meeting
Presentation and Selection of candidates for interview
EARLY MARCH
First Round Interviews
• Search Chair sends communication to Committee/Board providing high-level update on search
MARCH-APRIL
POLIHIRE conducts references on finalists
MID-MARCH - EARLY APRIL
Second Round Campus Interviews with Finalists
• Two to four finalists visit for a series of in-depth interviews held on or near campus
APRIL
Board Vote
Board reviews Search Committee observations and elects new President
BY APRIL 30
Trustees announce new President
• Provide announcement of new president via email and media outlets
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