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FORT LEWIS COLLEGE
PRESIDENT
Fort Lewis College (FLC) invites nominations and applications for the position of President. Reporting to the Board of Trustees the President is responsible for shaping the colleges vision and strategic direction. The new president will assume the role at a pivotal moment in the institutions history as the college pursues the ambitious goals articulated in the strategic plan. In its next president FLC seeks a visionary leader who will continue championing the colleges diversity innovation and economic development mission.
The new president will embrace FLCs unique role as a Native AmericanServing NonTribal Institution and as a convener for the Four Corners regions arts sciences and economic vitality. The next president will build on FLCs strong foundation while fostering educational excellence and expanding the colleges role in regional state and national growth and development.
Fort Lewis College is home to approximately 3400 students more than half of whom are students of color mostly Native American Hispanic/Latinx. In addition 38 of the students are Pelleligible and 44 are firstgeneration. This year FLCs student body represented more than 11 Native American Tribes and Alaskan villages making it one of the most diverse campuses in Colorado. The colleges faculty of 240 plus members are nationally recognized for their innovative teaching and research securing over $38 million in grants last year alone.
Fort Lewis College plays a vital role in workforce development and regional collaboration through initiatives like Opportunity NOW a statewide grant program that connects students to internships job training and career opportunities. In addition the FLC Foundation has secured unprecedented support raising nearly $21 million inalone. These funds have supported major projects including the CU Nursing Fort Lewis College Collaborative the new Katz School of Business and reconciliation initiatives tied to FLCs historical legacy.
The colleges next president will bring significant professional accomplishments that present ample alignment to meet future challenges and opportunities of the college. In its next president the college seeks an authentic transparent relational leader with enthusiasm and optimism for the work ahead. This will require an actionoriented bold and entrepreneurial leader who will be an unwavering champion of students faculty staff and the college. The ideal candidate will be a fiscally minded resultsdriven leader who has the demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with various constituencies; proactively engage with the internal and external communities; actively pursue fundraising and partnership opportunities; and promote the college externally. A proven record of successful progressive leadership in a complex organization a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion and a demonstrated understanding and appreciation for the colleges diverse culture and history are required. Dynamic leaders from missionaligned organizations outside of higher education are encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration.
The Board of Trustees and the Presidential Search Committee remain committed to selecting a leader who will continue to uphold the colleges academic excellence inclusivity and community partnership mission.
Inquiries nominations and applications for the next president of Fort Lewis College will be considered in full confidence. Applications should include a letter of candidacy that responds to the leadership profile and the desired attributes for the president and a rsum or vita. Prospective candidates should submit materials by January 20 2025 to ensure full consideration.
Please submit nominations inquiries and confidential applications to the team at Buffkin / Baker: Ann Yates Partner and Pelema Ellis Ph.D. Associate Partner at.
For more information and to view the presidential search profile please visit FLCs presidential web page.
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race age color religion national origin sex disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression family or domestic status political beliefs veteran status pregnancy or genetic information.
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