Presidential Search Committee

Posted June 29, 2020

View the June 1, 2020 FINAL meeting minutes.

Posted June 26, 2020

The Presidential Search Commitee submits list of finalists to Indian River State College District Board of Trustees.

Posted June 17, 2020

View the June 1, 2020 DRAFT meeting minutes.

View the June 24 and 25 Semifinalist Interview Schedule. Meeting and interviews will take place virtually, via Zoom, beginning at 8:00 a.m. each day. See document for instructions on joining the Zoom meetings.

Posted June 2, 2020

View the April 6, 2020 FINAL meeting minutes.

Posted May 11, 2020

The June 1, 2020, Presidential Search Committee meeting will take place as a virtual meeting, via Zoom, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

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View the June 1, 2020 meeting agenda.
View the updated Presidential Search Timeline DRAFT 20200508
View the April 6, 2020 DRAFT meeting minutes

Posted April 30, 2020

View the updated Presidential Search Timeline DRAFT 20200424.

Posted April 15, 2020

Due to extenuating circumstances resulting from the broad impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, Indian River State College has extended its Presidential Search application deadline to Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

Posted April 8, 2020, updated April 14, 2020

View the April 16, 2020 meeting agenda. MEETING POSTPONED.
View the April 6, 2020 DRAFT meeting minutes.

Posted April 7, 2020

The April 16, 2020 Presidential Search Committee Meeting will take place as a virtual meeting via Zoom, at its original time 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

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Posted April 6, 2020

View the February 25, 2020 FINAL meeting minutes.

Posted March 30, 2020

The March 24, 2020 Presidential Search Committee meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, April 6, 2020 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. as a virtual meeting via Zoom.

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View the April 6, 2020 meeting agenda.

Posted March 13, 2020; updated March 20, 2020

View the March 24, 2020 meeting agenda. MEETING POSTPONED.
View the updated AGB IRSC Presidential Search ad plan.

Posted February 27, 2020

View the February 25, 2020 Board Workshop minutes.

Posted February 26, 2020

View the February 25, 2020 DRAFT meeting minutes.

View the February 14, 2020 FINAL meeting minutes.
View the January 28, 2020 FINAL meeting minutes.

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AGB IRSC Presidential Search ad plan

Posted February 25, 2020

View the February 25, 2020 meeting agenda.

Posted February 14, 2020

View the February 14, 2020 meeting agenda.
View the February 14, 2020 DRAFT meeting minutes.

Posted January 28, 2020

The IRSC Search Committee unanimously accepted its Charge, finalized a timeline of activities, and more at its first meeting.

View the January 28, 2020 meeting agenda.
View the January 28, 2020 DRAFT meeting minutes.

Posted January 6, 2020; updated February 26, 2020; updated April 1, 2020

The IRSC District Board of Trustees has finalized membership to its Presidential Search Committee. Committee members represent the diversity of the Indian River State College population and the College’s service district of Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. Committee members will assist in developing posting materials, reviewing applications, and completing various other search processes, ultimately leading to the recommendation of a final pool of candidates to the Board of Trustees.

IRSC Board of Trustees

Vicki Davis, Search Committee Chairperson, Martin County
Sandra Krischke, Search Committee Co-Chair, St. Lucie County
Jose Conrado, Indian River County
Susan Caron, St. Lucie County
Tony George, Martin County
Christa Luna, Okeechobee County
Brant Schirard, St. Lucie County

IRSC Foundation Board

Mike Adams, St. Lucie County
Susanne Clemons, Okeechobee County

Community Members

Ted Astolfi, CEO/President, Economic Council of Martin County, Martin County
Larry Lee, Business Owner and former State Representative, St. Lucie County
Laura Zorc, Chair, Indian River County School Board, Indian River County

IRSC Faculty

Jennifer Capers, Ph.D., Professor, Biological Sciences
Daphne Cooper, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Social Sciences
Armon Copeland, D.N.P., Assistant Professor, Nursing
John Donohue, M.P.A. Ph.D., Associate Professor, Public Service Education

IRSC Administration Representative

Adriene Jefferson, Equity Officer, Title IX Coordinator and Administrative Director of Northwest Center

IRSC Career Service/Staff Representative

Cynthia Bruin, Director of Grants Development

IRSC Student Representative

Jacqueline Zamora, IRSC Student and Peer Tutor

Additionally, the Board of Trustees appointed the following staff to support the Committee:

Richard V. Neill Jr., College Attorney
Suzanne Parsons, Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Posted November 22, 2019

The Presidential Search Committee will identify finalists for IRSC's next president. The Presidential Search Committee will assist in developing posting materials and screening processes, reviewing candidates, participating in various listening sessions and completing various other search activities, that ultimately lead to the recommendation of a final pool of candidates to the District Board of Trustees. Committee members will represent the diversity of the Indian River State College population and the College’s service district of Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties.

The Search Committee will be led by Trustee Vicki Davis (Martin County) who will serve as Chairperson, and Trustee Sandra Krischke (St. Lucie County) who will serve as Co-Chair.

Search Committee Nominations Open Through December 9, 2019

The Presidential Search Committee will be comprised of the IRSC District Board of Trustees, plus members representative of the IRSC Foundation (2), community (4), Faculty (4), Administration (1), career service/Staff (1) and the IRSC student body (1).

IRSC is seeking Search Committee members who possess an understanding of the role of a College President within the College, the community, the state, and the nation. Individuals must be knowledgeable of the internal and external operations of the College and have a demonstrated interest in the College. Commitment to community service, student success, and academic excellence is essential.

View Search Committee Criteria

Candidates must submit a single page letter that speaks to their qualifications based on the criteria and why they are interested in participating on this committee. Those who would like to nominate another individual must provide the same information as noted above regarding qualifications in the same single page format and must also include an explanation regarding the reason why they are nominating the individual.

Nominations must be submitted via email to PresidentSearch@irsc.edu, no later than December 9, 2019.