Midland Lutheran College is using the services of the Registry for College and University Presidents in its search for an interim president.
The registry is a national service which places interim presidential and senior administrative officials at institutes of higher learning.
The registry has contracts with about 100 former college and university presidents and 50 senior administrators who are selected for membership based on nominations and pre-screening evaluations.
When a college or university is considering using an interim president or vice president, the board chair or the president typically contacts the registry which then requests informational materials from the institution.
A registry official arranges a campus visit to initiate the placement process. There is no fee for the visit. The registry is reimbursed for travel. If the institution proceeds with the placement, the registry determines which members appear to be best suited to the assignment.
Several resumes are sent to the institution. If the proposed candidates are deemed suitable, campus interviews are scheduled. One candidate will be identified as the “best fit,” and the placement is made. Registry presidential interims typically serve anywhere from three months to three years.
The registry contracts with the institution for compensation as well as the anticipated duration of interim service,
This information was taken from the Registry for College and University Presidents Web site.
-Beverly J. Lydick
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