Presidential Search

Connecticut College has launched a search for the 11th President in the College’s 102-year history.

The new president will succeed President Leo I Higdon, Jr., who recently announced that he will retire at the end of December 2013, after completing the $200 million Campaign for Connecticut College.

The selection of a president is one of the most important responsibilities of the Board of Trustees. Pamela D. Zilly ’75, chair of the College’s Board of Trustees, will serve as chair of the Presidential Search Committee. Among the first priorities of the committee will be to select a search firm and to develop a position profile outlining the desired competencies and attributes of the next President. The Search Committee is supported by Spencer Stuart, a national privately held executive search firm with a strong track record in academic leadership search.

Members of the Search Committee have been actively engaged in seeking the opinions and perspectives of the Connecticut College community regarding the opportunities and challenges facing Connecticut College and the experience and leadership qualities of the next president. The input informs the Presidential Search Statement, which will introduce potential candidates to Connecticut College.

The Search Committee welcomes your comments, suggestions and nominations of candidates at conncollegepressearch@spencerstuart.com.