Dear Assumption Community,
As the Presidential transition process continues to move forward, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, I wish to share that the search for Assumption University’s next President has formally commenced with the appointment of a Presidential Search Committee.
The Search Committee is comprised of Trustees, and equally important, individuals who represent the broader campus community: faculty, staff, alumni, and students. Andrew S. Viens ’94, a Trustee, will serve as Chair, and Fr. Dennis Gallagher, A.A., Vice-Chairman of the Board and I, will serve as Vice-Chairs. I invite you to visit the new Presidential Search page on the University website to learn about the individuals serving on this Committee and for more information on the process. This page on the website will be updated as the search progresses.
The Search Committee will conduct a thorough and rigorous search process that includes consultation, when appropriate, with the University community and regular communication on its progress. The Committee will be assisted by an external firm that will recruit and source highly qualified candidates through a nationwide search.
Once the firm has been identified, among its many responsibilities will be to host a series of listening sessions with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and benefactors. These listening sessions will contribute to the development of a leadership profile for the 17th President of Assumption University. This work will take place in the fall when the University community returns to campus.
The Search Committee welcomes feedback and suggestions from members of the University community throughout the process. Please send your suggestions to presidentialsearch@assumption.edu.
On behalf of the Trustees, we look forward to your engagement in this important process that will define the future leadership of Assumption University.
Sincerely,
Francis J. Bedard, Esq., CPA '81
Chairman, Assumption University Board of Trustees
