Guilford College: Message To The Community: Presidential Search Update

Greensboro NC

03 March, 2021

12:27 PM

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Press release from Guilford College: March 3, 2021 The process that will lead to the appointment of the next President of Guilford College is under way. Our call for volunteers and nominations for the Advisory Board that will assist in reviewing presidential applications and report its views to the Selection Committee met with an overwhelming response. Twenty-five members of the Advisory Board were selected for the totality of their life experiences and ability to assist us in this critical initiative. This diverse group will bring the views of a cross-section of the Guilford College community to this advisory process. We are pleased to share their names here: Charlene "Char" BedillionAsa Bell '21Wendy Gates Corbett '91C. Wess DanielsKelly Dempster '73David Feagins '70Esther Hall '74Toiya Hancock '93Harrison Hickman '75David Hopkins '91Beth KeiserAlex Levering Kern '94Joanne Lemmo '89Wendy LookerHector McEachernDan MoscaJohn Parker '72Brooks RaifordMaria RosalesTori Rosen '73Natalya ShelkovaJessie Starling '00Ione Taylor '76Donn WeinholtzEd Winslow The group first met virtually on Sunday, Feb. 28, and heard from our presidential search firm, AGB Search. As you know, much of this work is necessarily confidential, but we will continue to report to the community as appropriate.In the meantime, please know that we are supported by an Advisory Board that represents our community very well.We also welcome thoughts and comments from our entire community. To make it easier for you to communicate to the Advisory Group, we will announce later this week a virtual portal where you will be able to register your opinions and insights.Thank you for your support, your dedication, and your investment in the future of Guilford College. In Friendship,David Hopkins '91Harrison Hickman '75Co-Chairs This press release was produced by Guilford College. The views expressed here are the author's own.