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Academic Search offers executive search services to higher education institutions, associations, and related organizations. We have completed more than 1,910 senior-level executive searches, including more than 490 presidential, vice presidential, and dean searches over the past five years. The value we bring to our partner institutions is recognized; 58% of our searches over the last five years have originated from existing or former partner institutions who re-engage our organization after an initial successful experience. We are proud to have been named to Hunt Scanlon’s list of top 40 most prominent executive search firms serving the higher education sector and top 50 recruiters across all industry sectors.

Featured Placements

Dr. Philip Peña

Vice President for Business and Finance

Simpson College

Dr. Mitch Avila

Provost

California State University, Channel Islands

Ms. Ebony Dixon

Executive Director of Enrollment Management

SUNY Oswego

Previous Placements

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Dr. Suzanne Siegle

Provost and Executive Vice President

Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration

Dr. Gia Soublet

Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement

North Carolina Central University

Mr. Phillip Adams

Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Xavier University of Louisiana

Past Partnerships

Academic Search has performed successful recruitment projects for institutions and/or associations in ?? states and 9 foreign nations in the last ??? years.

Alabama

Institution/Organization	Position	Appointee
Birmingham-Southern College	Provost	Bradley Caskey
Jacksonville State University	Dean, Business and Industry	Steven McClung
Jacksonville State University	Dean, Health Professions	Tracey Matthews
The University of Alabama	Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Enrollment Management	Matthew McLendon
The University of Alabama	Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences	Joseph Messina
The University of Alabama	Dean of the Honors College	Tara Williams
The University of Alabama	Executive Vice President and Provost	James Dalton
The University of Alabama	President	Stuart Bell
The University of Alabama	Vice President for Enrollment Management	Matt McLendon
The University of Alabama	Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer	Matthew Fajack
The University of Alabama	Vice President for Research and Economic Development	Russ Mumper
The University of Alabama	Vice President for Student Life	Myron Pope
The University of Alabama in Huntsville	President	Darren Dawson
The University of Alabama in Huntsville	Vice President for Finance and Administration	Todd Barré
The University of Alabama System	General Auditor	Marvell “Chip” Bivins, Jr.
The University of Alabama System	Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration	Dana Keith
University of South Alabama	Dean of the College of Education	Andrea Kent
University of South Alabama	Dean of the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions	Gregory Frazer

Alaska

Institution/Organization	Position	Appointee
University of Alaska Anchorage	Associate Dean for Clinical Health Sciences	Kendra Sticka
University of Alaska Anchorage	Dean of the College of Business and Public Policy	Karen Markel
University of Alaska Anchorage	Dean of the College of Engineering	Fred Barlow
University of Alaska Anchorage	Dean of the Community and Technical College	Denise Runge
University of Alaska Anchorage	Director of Institute of Social and Economic Research	Ralph Townsend
University of Alaska Anchorage	Director of the School of Nursing	Marianne Murray
University of Alaska Anchorage	Director of the School of Social Work	David Moxley
University of Alaska Anchorage	Provost	Denise Runge
University of Alaska Anchorage	Provost	Samuel Gingerich
University of Alaska Anchorage	Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services	Beverly Cotton Shuford
University of Alaska Anchorage	Vice Provost for Health Programs and Dean of the College of Health	Jeffrey Jessee
University of Alaska System	President	James Johnsen

Arizona

Institution/Organization	Position	Appointee
Northern Arizona University	Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs	Diane Stearns

Arkansas

Institution/Organization	Position	Appointee
Arkansas Tech University	Vice President for Academic Affairs	Barbara Johnson
Lyon College	President	W. Joseph King
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith	Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration	Bradley Sheriff
University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Dean of the Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology	Larry Whitman

California

Institution/Organization	Position	Appointee
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)	President and Chief Executive Officer	Richard Winn
California Lutheran University	Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences	Jessica Lavariega Monforti
California Lutheran University	Dean of the Graduate School of Education	Michael Hillis
California Lutheran University	President	Lori Varlotta
California Lutheran University	Rector, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary	Raymond Pickett
California Lutheran University	Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students	Melinda Roper
California Lutheran University	Vice President for University Advancement	Regina Biddings-Muro
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona	Dean of the College of Education and Integrative Studies	Jeffrey Passe
California State University, Channel Islands	Assistant Vice President for Budget, Planning and Analysis	Barbara Rex
California State University, Channel Islands	Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Financial Services	Kirk England
California State University, Channel Islands	Associate Dean and Director of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships	Kathryn Howard
California State University, Channel Islands	Associate Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Planning	Scott Frisch
California State University, Channel Islands	Dean of Arts and Sciences	Vandana Kohli
California State University, Channel Islands	Dean of Extended University and Associate Vice President for International Programs	Osman Özturgut
California State University, Channel Islands	Dean of the John Spoor Broome Library	Alicia Virtue
California State University, Channel Islands	Dean of the School of Education	Brian Sevier
California State University, Channel Islands	Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)	Kirsten Olsen
California State University, Channel Islands	Early Childhood Studies Program Chair	Mari Riojas-Cortez
California State University, Channel Islands	Manager of Institutional Equity & Deputy Title IX Coordinator	William Nutt
California State University, Channel Islands	Provost	Geoffrey Chase
California State University, Channel Islands	Vice President for Student Affairs	Richard Yao
California State University, Chico	Dean of the College of Business	Terence Lau
California State University, Chico	Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs	Debra Larson
California State University, Chico	Vice President for Business and Finance	Ann Sherman
California State University, Chico	Vice President for Business and Finance	Robbi Stivers
California State University, Chico	Vice President for Student Affairs	Milton Lang
California State University, Fullerton	Associate Vice President for Information Technology/Academic Technology	Kenneth Kass
California State University, Fullerton	Dean of the College of Communications	Scott Paynton
California State University, Fullerton	Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science	Susamma (Susan) Barua
California State University, Fullerton	Dean of the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics	Morteza Rahmatian
California State University, Long Beach	Associate Vice President for Academic Technology Services	Shariq Ahmed
California State University, Long Beach	Dean of the College of the Arts	Robin Bargar
California State University, Monterey Bay	Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs	Katherine Kantardjieff
California State University, Northridge	Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science	Houssam Toutanji
California State University, Northridge	Dean of the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics	Chandra Subramaniam
California State University, Northridge	Dean of the Michael D. Eisner College of Education	Shari Tarver-Behring
California State University, Northridge	Paul Jennings Chair in Entrepreneurship	Joanne Scillitoe
California State University, Northridge	Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs	Mary Beth Walker
California State University, Northridge	Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs	Yi Li
California State University, San Bernardino	Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs	Shari McMahan
Humboldt State University	Dean of the College of Natural Resources and Sciences	Richard Boone
Mount Saint Mary’s University Los Angeles	Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs	Robert (Bob) Perrins
San Francisco State University	Dean of the Graduate College of Education	Cynthia Grutzik
Sonoma State University	Dean of the School of Education	Laura Alamillo
Sonoma State University	Dean of the School of Science and Technology	Elisabeth Wade
University of Redlands	Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences	Kendrick Brown
University of Redlands	Dean of the School of Business	Thomas Horan
University of Redlands	Dean of the School of Education	Mario Martinez
University of Redlands	Senior Diversity and Inclusion Officer	Christopher Jones
University of the Pacific	Dean of the Gladys L. Benerd School of Education	Vanessa Sheared
University of the Pacific	Dean of the Graduate School	Thomas Naehr
University of the Pacific	Director of Media X	Kevin Pontuti
University of the Pacific	Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning	Lott Hill
University of the West	President	Otto Chang
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)	President and Chief Executive Officer	Jamienne Studley
Western University of Health Sciences	Dean of the College of Graduate Nursing	Mary Lopez
Western University of Health Sciences	President	Daniel Wilson
Western University of Health Sciences	Senior Vice President and Provost	David Baron

Colorado

Institution/Organization	Position	Appointee
Colorado Mesa University	Vice President of Academic Affairs	Cynthia Lee Pemberton
Fort Lewis College	Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences	Jesse Peters
Fort Lewis College	Dean of the School of Business Administration	Steven Elias
Naropa University	Vice President of Development	Jason Scott Embry

Connecticut

Institution/Organization	Position	Appointee
University of Connecticut	Chief Counsel for UConn Health	Brian White

Delaware* (2009)

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District of Columbia

Institution/Organization	Position	Appointee
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)	President	Mildred Garcia
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)	Vice President for Academic Innovation and Transformation	Terry Brown
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)	Vice President for Administration and Finance	Jean Cibuzar
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)	Vice President for Government Relations and Policy Analysis	Michael Zola
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)	Vice President for Leadership Development and Member Services	Toyia Younger
Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)	President	Dennis Holtschneider
Howard University	Vice President for Student Affairs	Kenneth Holmes
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)	President	Barbara Mistick
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research	Consortium Director of the Crops of the Future Collaborative	Jeff Rosichan
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research	Director of Development	Renée Bullion
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research	Director of Scientific Partnerships	Kashyap Choksi
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research	Chief Operating Officer	Julie Reynes
The Phi Beta Kappa Society	Associate Secretary and Chief Operating Officer	Eva Caldera
The Phi Beta Kappa Society	Secretary and Chief Executive Officer	Frederick Lawrence

Florida

Institution/Organization	Position	Appointee
Eckerd College	President	Damian Fernandez
Florida Southern College	Dean of the Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise	J. Michael Weber
Gannon University	Associate Dean for College of Engineering and Business	Susantha Herath
Gannon University	Director of Physical Therapy	Richard Johnson
Gannon University	Program Director, Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Program	Albert Villanueva-Reyes
Gannon University	Vice President for Academic Affairs	Walter Iwanenko
Hodges University	President	Donald Wortham

Georgia

Institution/Organization	Position	Appointee
Agnes Scott College	Associate Vice President for Global Learning and Leadership Development	Elaine Meyer-Lee
Agnes Scott College	Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students	Karen Goff
Athens State University	President	Philip Way
Clark Atlanta University	Dean for the School of Business Administration	Udoka Silvanus
Columbus State University	President	Chris Markwood
Columbus State University	Provost and Executive Vice President	Deborah Bordelon
Columbus State University	Vice President for Finance and Administration	Jeffrey Davis
Georgia Gwinnett College	Dean of Education	Bernard Oliver
Georgia Gwinnett College	Dean, Liberal Arts	Teresa Winterhalter
Kennesaw State University	Dean for the College of Computing and Software Engineering	Eun Park
Kennesaw State University	Dean of the College of the Arts	Ivan Pulinkala
Kennesaw State University	Dean of the University College	Keisha Hoerrner
Kennesaw State University	Senior Vice Provost	John Omachonu
LaGrange College	President	Susanna Baxter
Savannah State University	Provost	Michael Laney
Thomas University	President	James Sheppard