Presidential Search Process
PRESIDENT
The University of Texas at Austin
[Ad seeking candidates for president of The University of Texas at Austin]
The University of Texas at Austin invites applications and nominations for the position of President. The University of Texas at Austin is the largest institution of The University of Texas System and is a major research university. The campus is home to 50,000 students, 2,700 faculty and 17,000 staff members. The University has one of the largest single-campus enrollments in the nation, including students from all 254 counties in Texas, all 50 states and more than 100 foreign countries. President Larry R. Faulkner has announced that he is stepping down following seven successful years as President.
The faculty at The University of Texas at Austin is composed of outstanding scholars in a wide range of disciplines, including hundreds of members of prestigious academic and scientific organizations. The University has one of the largest graduate schools in the nation.
Colleges and Schools include Architecture, McCombs School of Business, Communication, Continuing Education Division, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Graduate Studies, School of Information, School of Law, LBJ School of Public Affairs, Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and interdisciplinary units.
The University of Texas System, which is composed of nine academic institutions and six health institutions, is led by Chancellor Mark G. Yudof. The President has broad delegated authority for the administration of the campus and oversees an annual budget of $1.5 billion. The Board of Regents seeks a President whose academic and administrative accomplishments demonstrate the leadership, management, communication, and fund raising abilities required to continue the University’s role as a national education and research leader.
The Presidential Search Advisory Committee will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Screening of candidates will begin immediately. For best consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by Sept. 1, 2005. An application should include a letter describing relevant experience and interest in the position and a curriculum vitae. Submission of materials as an MS Word attachment is strongly encouraged. Individuals wishing to make nominations should submit a letter that includes the name, position, address, and telephone number of the nominee. Greenwood & Associates, Inc., an executive search firm, is assisting The University of Texas System in the search.
Applications and letters of nominations should be submitted to:
Drs. Jan Greenwood or Betty Asher
Greenwood & Associates, Inc.
12273 W. Hwy. 98, Suite 204A
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Phone: 850-650-2277
Fax: 850-650-2272
Email: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com
Email: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com
For more information about The University of Texas at Austin, please visit http://www.utexas.edu. The University of Texas at Austin is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. This position has been designated as security-sensitive, and a criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists for the position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long will the search process take?
A: The Chairman of the Board of Regents has set a goal of naming a new president of UT Austin by the end of 2005. We have organized the search and set a timeline for the process to include scheduling of advisory committee and required Board actions and meetings to achieve that objective.
Q: Who will be organizing the search?
A: The Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is charged with the task of organizing and managing the president search process for all academic campuses, including UT Austin, and serves as the chair of the search advisory committee. Dr. Teresa Sullivan is the UT System executive vice chancellor for academic affairs. (Dr. Teresa Sullivan biography attached [PDF] and can be viewed online at: http://www.utsystem.edu/aca/SullivanBio.htm)
Q: Who serves on the Presidential Search Advisory Committee?
A: The composition of a Presidential Search Advisory Committee is set by the Regents Rules and Regulations. Regents Rules and Regulations call for a committee of approximately 13 members including the chair.
The Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (for academic campus president searches) or the Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs (for health institution president searches) chairs the committee.
One current regent is appointed by the Chairman of the UT System Board of Regents.
Two presidents from other UT system component institutions are appointed by the Chairman of the UT System Board of Regents.
Three faculty members from the institution are selected by the faculty governance.
One student member is selected by the student government.
One non-faculty staff member of the institution is selected by the Staff Council.
The President of the alumni association.
A Dean (selected by the Deans’ Council).
At least two representatives from the community, to be appointed by the Chairman of the UT System Board of Regents.
(Regents Rules and Regulations, Series 20201, “Presidents” is attached [PDF] and can be viewed online at: http://www.utsystem.edu/bor/rules/CompleteTOC-2.htm)
Q: Will a search firm be used?
A: Yes. UT System has contracted with Greenwood & Associates, Inc., to support the Presidential Search process.
Q: Will this position be advertised nationally?
A: Yes. An advertisement will be placed in trade, national, state and local publications.
Q: Who can nominate candidates?
A: Anyone can nominate an individual for consideration for president. Nominations and applications will remain confidential. A complete nomination would include a recommended candidate’s name, current position and contact information. Individuals may also self-nominate for the position.
Q: How can someone be nominated for president?
A: Send the name, current position and current contact information for the nominee to any member of the Search Advisory Committee. The nominee will be contacted and asked to submit an application for consideration. The identity of the nominator is kept confidential from the person being nominated. Nominations can also be emailed confidentially to the Committee at: UTAustin@utsystem.edu
or submitted in writing to:
Chair, UT Austin Presidential Search
601 Colorado Street, Suite 305
Austin, Texas 78701-2982
Or to the search consultants at:
Drs. Jan Greenwood or Betty Asher
Greenwood & Associates, Inc.
12273 W. Hwy. 98, Suite 204A
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Phone: 850-650-2277
Fax: 850-650-2272
jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com
bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com
Q: When will the candidates’ names be made public?
A: Under Texas State law, only the names of finalists must be made public at least 21 days prior to selection of a president. The Search Advisory Committee will screen nominations and applications and forward a list of prospective candidates for consideration by the UT System Board of Regents. The Board of Regents will then determine a list of finalists for the position and make a public announcement of the names of those finalists.
Q: How many names will be forwarded by the Search Advisory Committee?
A: Regents Rules call for a candidate list of no more than 10 candidates for the Board’s consideration.
Q: What do the Regents do once they get the list of candidates?
A: The Board has full discretion concerning selection of finalists for the position of president of any UT System institution.
Q: What happens when a list of finalists is named by the Board of Regents?
A: Generally, each finalist named by the Board is scheduled for a visit to the campus to meet with students, faculty, staff and representatives of the community.
Q: What are the benefits to UT Austin of having a national search for a new president?
A: A national search for a new president focuses community, state, and national attention on a university. It is an opportunity for many to learn more about the institution and for others to update their previous knowledge of the university and its accomplishments. A search can advance the achievements, image and reputation of an institution with its various constituencies. Searches are a very valuable recruiting tool for institutions in attracting new faculty, staff, administrators and students through the increased visibility that comes from a national search for a president.
Guidelines for nominating faculty representatives
to Presidential Search Advisory Committee announced
Voting faculty can nominate up to two people for potential service as faculty representatives to the Presidential Search Advisory Committee.
The committee is being formed to conduct a national search for the successor to President Larry R. Faulkner, who announced last month his plans to resign in spring 2006.
The nomination period for faculty representatives to the committee is Aug. 1-12. Voting faculty can submit their nominations to the Faculty Election Web site.
The final election for the three faculty representatives to the committee will be Aug. 22-31, also via the Faculty Election Web site.
The Presidential Search Advisory Committee is being chaired by Teresa Sullivan, executive vice chancellor of the University of Texas System, and will include the following members as prescribed in Regents’ Rules and Regulations:
- One current regent appointed by the UT System Board of Regents’ chair.
- Two presidents from UT system components appointed by the UT System Board of Regents’ chair.
- Three faculty members selected by UT Austin faculty governance.
- A dean selected by the UT Austin Deans’ Council.
- One student selected through a process developed by student governance.
- One non-faculty staff member selected by the UT Austin Staff Council.
- The president of the UT Austin alumni association.
- At least two community representatives appointed by the UT System Board of Regents’ chair.
Before nominating a faculty member, please verify his or her interest in serving on the advisory committee and availability to attend the following preset schedule of required meetings:
- 5-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 6.
- 5-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20.
- 5-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27.
- 5-9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11.
- Sunday through Tuesday, Oct. 23-25, all day, at an out-of-town location to be determined.
Participants in the elections will need a university EID and password. The election Web site also can be reached via the link at the Faculty Council Web page under “Spotlights.” At the election site, participants can nominate two candidates and find information about election rules, EIDs, and departmental and college contacts who can assist with the electronic voting process. Nominations also can be made by proxy by faxing a letter to the Office of the General Faculty. Required are a signature, EID and the names of two nominees and/or candidates, including their rank and department. Voting also can be done in person at the Office of the General Faculty, WMB 2.102 (next to the University Post Office), from 8 a.m.-noon, or from 1-5 p.m., weekdays, Aug. 1-12.
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