Overview
The composition of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee (PSAC) will be inclusive and representative of the diversity inherent to Washington State University and the Cougar community. Additional information on the desired committee characteristics, the committee selection process, and the form to apply for at-large positions are provided below.
Composition and Characteristics
The PSAC will include no more than 25 members, including the four Regents listed on the Search Advisory Committee page. Members will represent the following primary constituencies. Each member may represent multiple constituencies:
- Students
- Faculty
- Staff
- Administrative Leadership
- Donors
- Alumni
- Community leaders who serve on one of the Campus Chancellor Advisory Committees
- Regents
Members will demonstrate a commitment to the following WSU core values:
- Land grant ideals
- Community
- Integrity, trust, and respect
- Diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion
- Global citizenship
- Freedom of expression
- Wellbeing
Membership will be balanced across the State of Washington ensuring a minimum of one member lives and / or works near each of the campus locations. Membership will include urban and rural perspectives and lived experiences.
Members will actively commit to understanding and utilizing the WSU Equity Impact Assessment tool within this search process.
Selection Process
The PSAC will consist of 25 members: four Regents, five at-large positions, and sixteen nominated members.
- Regents will be appointed by the Board of Regents Chairperson. The PSAC Regents will steward the Presidential Search Process.
- Nominated members will be identified by invitation to primary constituent groups to advance two candidates for consideration. Primary constituent groups include students, faculty, staff, administrative leadership, alumni, donors, and community members.
- At-large members will be selected through an application process.
Committee applications are open and will close on May 16. Interviews for membership on the committee will be conducted in May.
All members must commit to the following investment of time. Actual dates may shift and will be determined once the committee is formed.
- PSAC search process timeline: June 2024 – January 2025
- PSAC committee in-person onboarding: August 2024 in Pullman, WA
- Participation in community forums and listening sessions: August – September 2024
- Calibration meeting (3 hours – virtual) – September 2024
- Recommendation of candidates to interview meeting (4 hours – virtual) – October 2024
- Interviews of candidates (2-3 days 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) – November 2024
- Additional monthly virtual meetings as required.
If a search advisory committee candidate is unable to commit the dedicated time, the candidate will not be eligible to serve on the committee.
Search advisory committee applications should be submitted at the following link. Questions can be sent to WSUPresidentSearch@imsearch.com. Applications will be kept confidential.