The historical university seeks strong leadership in new president
TUSKEGEE, Ala. – On Saturday, the Tuskegee University Board of Trustees selected AGB Search to immediately begin a national search for the next president of this prestigious, renowned and important Historically Black University (HBCU). The announcement was made by Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Charles E. Williams.
The board chairman has appointed Trustee Felker Ward to chair the Search Firm Management Sub-Committee. The committee will report to Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Charles E. Williams and the board, and stay on top of the day-to-day activities of this critical search. AGB Search will work closely with the board and the committee to identify and present a slate of highly competitive and credentialed candidates who would advance the prestigious legacy of the university founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington.
AGB Search is an affiliate of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), and draws on more than 90 years of experience in educational and institutional governance as well as collaborative leadership.
“We are fortunate to work with one of the finest search firms in the nation to work on behalf of one of the finest universities in the nation,” said Chairman Williams. “As individuals and trustees who are deeply committed to Tuskegee University, we seek to identify the leader who will build on the legacy of excellence and leadership that has been the foundation of Tuskegee over more than 100 years.”
Dr. James Ferrare, managing principal of AGB Search stated: “Tuskegee is known for its rich historical roots and commitment to students, and AGB has supported some of our nation’s most prestigious institutions to find their next leader. We look forward to bringing that same level of commitment to the Tuskegee community.”
With upward trends in student retention and academic performance, faculty teaching, research productivity and enrollment, Tuskegee University remains a globally competitive university that prepares graduates for success and service.
As one of the nation’s leading institutes of higher education, Tuskegee University has had only six presidents in its 132 years of service. With a profound historical legacy of leadership, Tuskegee’s next president will be carefully selected to ensure both continued growth of the university and their next generation of young leaders.
Impassioned and loyal, the Tuskegee University family of alumni, students, faculty, donors, partners and leadership look forward to the opportunity to embrace a new president with vision and a high performance record of leadership.
Founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee University is home to approximately 3,000 students from the U.S. and 30 foreign countries. The institution is accredited by the Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and all of its professional programs are accredited by their respective agencies.
