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Policy Note: Rather than engaging in the extended search process described below, the Board may, in its discretion, interview candidates that are known to the Board and consider their selection in accordance with the expedited process described in Policies & Bylaws.

Constituency Input Considered
The Commissioner and Board may consider the input of constituents regarding preferred characteristics of a new Institutional Executive Officer (IEO).
BSC Named
Board President names Board Search Committee (BSC) members and BSC chair.
Search Announced
Board announces the search is underway.
Consultant Selected
Search consultant (SC) is selected.
SAC Considered
The Board may appoint a Search Advisory Constituency (SAC).
Advertisement Placed
Position advertisement is placed and a general schedule for the search is developed.
Nominations and Applications
Position nominations and applications are received.
Resumes Reviewed
The Commissioner and Board Search Committee Chair review all candidate resumes.
Interviewees Recommended
The Commissioner and the Board Search Committee Chair makes recommendations to the Board Search Committee as to which candidates should be interviewed.
BSC Selects Interviewees
The Board Search Committee determines which candidates will be interviewed.
Background Checks
Background checks of all candidates to be interviewed in the first round are completed.
1st-Round Interviews
First-round interviews of candidates are conducted.
References Contacted
Reference contacts are made on the candidates as determined by the Board.
BSC Recommends 2nd-Round Interviewees
The BSC makes recommendations to the Board as to which candidates should be invited for second interviews.
2nd-Round Interviews
If deemed necessary by the Board, second-round interviews, and any additional interviews, are conducted.
Candidates Assessed
The Board meets to hear candidate assessments from the Board Search Committee and the Commissioner.
IEO Named or Search Continues
The Board votes to name the institution’s new IEO or to delay, suspend or extend the search.
Latest Updates
3/21/2024 DR. TRACY COOK NAMED AS PRESIDENT OF ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY
1/25/2024 CAMPUS LISTENING SESSIONS SCHEDULED FOR ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY

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The Board shall appoint the Commissioner and the Institutional Executive Officers (IEOs). The Board shall make interim appointments to executive officer and/or commissioner positions as necessary and with such consultation as the Board considers appropriate.

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