Dear WSCUC Community,

WSCUC’s presidential search committee is pleased to report strong interest in the president and CEO position, with additional highly qualified candidates anticipated before the October 30 application deadline.

WSCUC’s incoming president will play a critical role in shaping the future of accreditation and guiding the agency through its next phase of growth and impact, and we would welcome your participation in the search. If you wish to nominate a candidate for the position or if you’re interested in expressing interest in the search yourself, you may do so confidentially by emailing WSCUC’s executive search firm, Academic Search, at WSCUCPresidentCEO@academicsearch.org. Confidential discussions may be arranged by emailing Kate Cusimano at Academic Search, who will connect you with consultants Ann Hasselmo, Stuart Dorsey, and Chris Butler.

As we move through this leadership transition, WSCUC remains deeply committed to serving its members and advancing quality and continuous improvement. Our staff continue in their work to support institutions through this period of transition, and your WSCUC liaisons are available to answer any questions. We encourage you to stay updated on and engaged with the search process by visiting WSCUC’s presidential search page.

Sincerely,

Tracy Poon Tambascia
WSCUC Commission Chair