{"id":263,"date":"2025-04-07T16:34:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T20:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/?page_id=263"},"modified":"2025-11-25T14:39:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:39:33","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/","title":{"rendered":"HOME"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-container ab-block-container\"><div class=\"ab-container-inside\"><div class=\"ab-container-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ab-container-image has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/CAMPUS-ARIAL-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><div class=\"ab-container-content\">\n<div style=\"height:300px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-container container ab-block-container\"><div class=\"ab-container-inside\"><div class=\"ab-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-columns ab-layout-columns-2 ab-2-col-wideleft\"><div class=\"ab-layout-column-wrap ab-block-layout-column-gap-2 ab-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column transparent blackbg ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-512204fef68f952a7c649691af025b7d\">Presidential Search<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-container container ab-block-container\"><div class=\"ab-container-inside\"><div class=\"ab-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-columns ab-layout-columns-2 ab-2-col-wideleft\"><div class=\"ab-layout-column-wrap ab-block-layout-column-gap-2 ab-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The College\u2019s Next President<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>The search is underway to find the 19th president of Kalamazoo College to succeed President Jorge G. Gonzalez, who announced he will retire from the position on June 30, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding:16px\">\n<div style=\"padding-left:1%;padding-right:1%;padding-bottom:1%;padding-top:1%;margin-top:1%;margin-bottom:1%\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-container shadow ab-block-container\"><div class=\"ab-container-inside\"><div class=\"ab-container-content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list nobullet\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#profile\">Presidential Profile<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#aboutk\">About K<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#committee\">Search Firm and Committee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#timeline\">Process and Timeline<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#updates\">Search News and Updates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding-left:3%\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-container ab-block-container\"><div class=\"ab-container-inside\"><div class=\"ab-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/c-Esther-8400FALL-Campus-2022-sq-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/c-Esther-8400FALL-Campus-2022-sq-compressed.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/c-Esther-8400FALL-Campus-2022-sq-compressed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/c-Esther-8400FALL-Campus-2022-sq-compressed-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Kalamazoo College is a recognized leader in liberal arts education, known for transforming curious minds into courageous changemakers. Since 1833, we\u2019ve offered a personalized and student-centered experience on our tree-lined campus nestled in the heart of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our commitment to academic rigor, experiential learning, intercultural understanding, and civic engagement sets us apart\u2014and shapes the lives of the more than 1,300 students who call K home. With a proud legacy of innovation and impact, Kalamazoo College invites a visionary leader to join us in advancing a future that is both shaped by tradition and forward-thinking. This is more than a role\u2014it\u2019s an opportunity to lead a community where learning is lived, leadership is nurtured, and the liberal arts are a lifelong compass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#eee\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-container shadow ab-block-container\"><div class=\"ab-container-inside\"><div class=\"ab-container-content\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile container\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 25%\" id=\"profile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Presidential Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kalamazoo College\u2019s Board of Trustees invites nominations and applications for the College\u2019s next president. Guided by input from faculty, staff, students, trustees, alumni, and friends of the College, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/prospectus\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"442\">presidential prospectus<\/a> outlines the qualifications and attributes we seek in our next leader. If you know someone who would be a great fit \u2014 or if you\u2019re interested yourself \u2014 we encourage you to reach out or submit a nomination. Inquiries and nominations can be sent to \u00a0<a href=\"mailto:KalamazooPresident@storbecksearch.com\">KalamazooPresident@storbecksearch.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/c-K-McGuire-SPR-1590-sq-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/c-K-McGuire-SPR-1590-sq-compressed.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/c-K-McGuire-SPR-1590-sq-compressed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/c-K-McGuire-SPR-1590-sq-compressed-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding-left:1%;padding-right:1%;padding-bottom:1%\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-container container ab-block-container\"><div class=\"ab-container-inside\"><div class=\"ab-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/Esther_22_COMM_74-sq-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-292 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/Esther_22_COMM_74-sq-compressed.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/Esther_22_COMM_74-sq-compressed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/Esther_22_COMM_74-sq-compressed-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aboutk\">About K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nationally renowned and globally oriented, Kalamazoo College is the home of the <em>K-Plan<\/em>, an individualized and integrated approach to the liberal arts and sciences. The <em>K-Plan<\/em> combines exceptional scholarship, study abroad, career development, civic engagement and independent research in a flexible curriculum that allows students to make the most of their unique interests and gifts. At K, we embrace our motto\u2014\u201cMore in Four. More in a Lifetime.\u201d\u2014by offering students more opportunities to explore, more faculty and staff mentorship and support, and more preparation for meaningful careers that make a positive impact on the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#eee\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-container shadow ab-block-container\"><div class=\"ab-container-inside\"><div class=\"ab-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-columns ab-layout-columns-4 ab-4-col-equal has-light-gray-background-color ab-columns-center\" style=\"padding:14px\"><div class=\"ab-layout-column-wrap ab-block-layout-column-gap-2 ab-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1170px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column shadow has-white-background-color ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner has-white-background-color\" style=\"padding:2em\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:60px\"><span class=\"fas fa-solid fa-people-group\" style=\"font-size:inherit; color:inherit\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>1,335<\/strong> students from <strong>38<\/strong> states and <strong>35<\/strong> countries<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column shadow has-white-background-color ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner has-white-background-color\" style=\"padding:2em\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:60px\"><span class=\"fas fa-solid fa-person-chalkboard\" style=\"font-size:inherit; color:inherit\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>10:1<\/strong> student to faculty ratio<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column shadow has-white-background-color ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner has-white-background-color\" style=\"padding:2em\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:60px\"><span class=\"fas fa-solid fa-school\" style=\"font-size:inherit; color:inherit\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">One of <strong>44<\/strong> Colleges that Change Lives<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column shadow has-white-background-color ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner has-white-background-color\" style=\"padding:2em\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:60px\"><span class=\"fas fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\" style=\"font-size:inherit; color:inherit\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Rated a <strong>Best College<\/strong>, <strong>Best Value College<\/strong> and <strong>Best Midwest<\/strong> by Princeton Review<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-container container ab-block-container\"><div class=\"ab-container-inside\"><div class=\"ab-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 25%\" id=\"committee\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Search Firm and Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The national search effort will be led by Board of Trustees Chair Jody Clark \u201980 with the support of a search advisory committee comprised of trustees, faculty, staff, alumni and student representatives. Kalamazoo College has extended our partnership with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsgco.com\/industry\/education\/\">DSG Storbeck<\/a>, a leading academic executive search firm, to assist the search committee in its important work.&nbsp;Over the years, the Storbeck team was engaged in the searches that yielded our most recent president and several other senior leaders.&nbsp;The search will be led by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsgco.com\/our-people\/susan-vangilder\/\">Susan VanGilder<\/a>, Managing Director and&nbsp;Steven Solnick, Global Managing Partner &amp; Practice Leader, Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Search Committee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jody Clark \u201980<\/strong> (Search Chair) | Chair, Board of Trustees&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tim Baker<\/strong> | Advancement Staff&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beau Bothwell<\/strong> | Music Faculty&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ellie Britt \u201928<\/strong> | Student&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kennedy Campbell \u201926<\/strong> | Student&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michelle Fanroy \u201988<\/strong> | Alumni Association Engagement Board, Trustee&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teresa Fiocchi<\/strong> | Admission Staff&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don Hafner \u201966<\/strong> | Trustee&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Christine Hahn<\/strong> | Art History Faculty&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Charlotte Hall \u201966<\/strong> | Trustee&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ed Hortelano \u201983<\/strong> | Trustee&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Terri Kline \u201980<\/strong> | Trustee&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Morgan Loechli<\/strong> | Physics Faculty&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chris Reynolds \u201983<\/strong> | Trustee&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jon Stryker \u201982<\/strong> | Trustee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/Winter-2025_17-sq-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-293 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/Winter-2025_17-sq-compressed.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/Winter-2025_17-sq-compressed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/04\/Winter-2025_17-sq-compressed-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"timeline\" class=\"wp-block-group container shadow border has-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Presidential Search Process and Timeline&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-block aab__accordion_container separate-accordion\" style=\"border:2px solid #eeeeee;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;border-radius:0px\" id=\"aab_accordion_0c0a526c_0\"><div><div class=\"aab__accordion_head aab_right_icon   \" data-active=\"false\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:10px 20px 10px 20px;border:0px solid undefined\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_heading aab_right_icon aab_right_link\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"aab__accordion_title\" style=\"margin:0;color:#333333\">April 2025: Search Announcement and Committee Selection<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"aab__accordion_subheading\" style=\"margin:0;color:#333333\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_icon\" style=\"color:#333333;border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:50%;background-color:transparent\"><span class=\"aab__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_body \" role=\"region\" style=\"background-color:transparent;border-top:2px solid #eeeeee;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none;padding:10px 20px 10px 20px\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_component\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Announcement of presidential search and meetings about the search process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Search committee nominations received.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-block aab__accordion_container separate-accordion\" style=\"border:2px solid #eeeeee;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;border-radius:1px\" id=\"aab_accordion_aaacbefa_1\"><div><div class=\"aab__accordion_head aab_right_icon   \" data-active=\"false\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:10px 20px 10px 20px;border:1px solid undefined\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_heading aab_right_icon aab_right_link\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"aab__accordion_title\" style=\"margin:0;color:#333333\">May-June 2025: Developing the Presidential Profile<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"aab__accordion_subheading\" style=\"margin:0;color:#333333\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_icon\" style=\"color:#000000;border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:53%;background-color:#ffffff\"><span class=\"aab__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_body \" role=\"region\" style=\"background-color:transparent;border-top:2px solid #eeeeee;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none;padding:10px 20px 10px 20px\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_component\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Search chair announces search committee selection.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Mid-May \u2013 Consultants visit campus to meet with faculty, students, staff, administrators and trustees to learn about K and conduct listening sessions to inform presidential profile. An online survey will be sent to constituents to solicit broader feedback.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>First committee meeting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Early June \u2013 Committee finalizes position specification.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-block aab__accordion_container separate-accordion\" style=\"border:2px solid #eeeeee;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;border-radius:0px\" id=\"aab_accordion_c3522b52_2\"><div><div class=\"aab__accordion_head aab_right_icon   \" data-active=\"false\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:10px 20px 10px 20px;border:0px solid undefined\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_heading aab_right_icon aab_right_link\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"aab__accordion_title\" style=\"margin:0;color:#333333\">Summer 2025: Finalizing Position and Seeking Candidates<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"aab__accordion_subheading\" style=\"margin:0;color:#333333\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_icon\" style=\"color:#333333;border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:50%;background-color:transparent\"><span class=\"aab__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_body \" role=\"region\" style=\"background-color:transparent;border-top:2px solid #eeeeee;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none;padding:10px 20px 10px 20px\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_component\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Mid-June through Mid-September \u2013 Storbeck builds the candidate pool.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Early August  \u2013 Committee meets.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-block aab__accordion_container separate-accordion\" style=\"border:2px solid #eeeeee;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;border-radius:0px\" id=\"aab_accordion_6fea82cd_3\"><div><div class=\"aab__accordion_head aab_right_icon   \" data-active=\"false\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:10px 20px 10px 20px;border:0px solid undefined\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_heading aab_right_icon aab_right_link\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"aab__accordion_title\" style=\"margin:0;color:#333333\">Fall 2025: Applicant Review and Selection<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"aab__accordion_subheading\" style=\"margin:0;color:#333333\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_icon\" style=\"color:#333333;border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:50%;background-color:transparent\"><span class=\"aab__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_body \" role=\"region\" style=\"background-color:transparent;border-top:2px solid #eeeeee;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none;padding:10px 20px 10px 20px\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_component\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Mid-September \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup> round interview selection.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Early October &#8211; 1<sup>st<\/sup> round interviews.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Early November &#8211; 2<sup>nd<\/sup> round interviews and finalist selection.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-block aab__accordion_container separate-accordion\" style=\"border:2px solid #eeeeee;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;border-radius:0px\" id=\"aab_accordion_d5c68d96_4\"><div><div class=\"aab__accordion_head aab_right_icon   \" data-active=\"false\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:10px 20px 10px 20px;border:0px solid undefined\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_heading aab_right_icon aab_right_link\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"aab__accordion_title\" style=\"margin:0;color:#333333\">Winter 2025-26: Selecting the 19th President<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"aab__accordion_subheading\" style=\"margin:0;color:#333333\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_icon\" style=\"color:#333333;border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:50%;background-color:transparent\"><span class=\"aab__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_body \" role=\"region\" style=\"background-color:transparent;border-top:2px solid #eeeeee;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none;padding:10px 20px 10px 20px\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_component\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Finalists visit and the committee makes a recommendation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>The Board of Trustees select the 19<sup>th<\/sup> president of Kalamazoo College.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>January \u2013 Announcement of new president.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-block aab__accordion_container separate-accordion\" style=\"border:2px solid #eeeeee;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;border-radius:0px\" id=\"aab_accordion_26c7f6d6_5\"><div><div class=\"aab__accordion_head aab_right_icon   \" data-active=\"false\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:10px 20px 10px 20px;border:0px solid undefined\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_heading aab_right_icon aab_right_link\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"aab__accordion_title\" style=\"margin:0;color:#333333\">Summer 2026: Welcoming the New President<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"aab__accordion_subheading\" style=\"margin:0;color:#333333\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_icon\" style=\"color:#333333;border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:50%;background-color:transparent\"><span class=\"aab__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_body \" role=\"region\" style=\"background-color:transparent;border-top:2px solid #eeeeee;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none;padding:10px 20px 10px 20px\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_component\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>New president takes office in July 2026.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-container container ab-block-container\"><div class=\"ab-container-inside\"><div class=\"ab-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"updates\">Search News and Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Presidential Search Committee will provide periodic updates throughout the search process for K\u2019s 19th president. News stories and email updates will be available here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#eee\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-container shadow ab-block-container\"><div class=\"ab-container-inside\"><div class=\"ab-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-container container ab-block-container\"><div class=\"ab-container-inside\"><div class=\"ab-container-content\">\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"ab-block-post-grid featuredpost aligncenter\"><div class=\"ab-post-grid-items is-grid columns-3\"><article id=\"post-718\" class=\"ab-post-grid-item post-718 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-updates\"><div class=\"ab-block-post-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/2026\/03\/10\/presidential-search-update-march-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2026\/03\/cMCGUIRE-SPRING-2012_0203-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-ab-block-post-grid-square size-ab-block-post-grid-square\" alt=\"Stained Glass in Light Fine Arts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2026\/03\/cMCGUIRE-SPRING-2012_0203-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2026\/03\/cMCGUIRE-SPRING-2012_0203-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2026\/03\/cMCGUIRE-SPRING-2012_0203-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ab-block-post-grid-text\"><header class=\"ab-block-post-grid-header\"><h3 class=\"ab-block-post-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/2026\/03\/10\/presidential-search-update-march-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Presidential Search Update: March 2026<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ab-block-post-grid-byline\"><time datetime=\"2026-03-10T09:45:23-04:00\" class=\"ab-block-post-grid-date\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">March 10, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/header><div class=\"ab-block-post-grid-excerpt\"><p>Dear K Community, I\u2019m writing to share an update on the progress of the presidential search. The strength of K\u2019s mission and reputation has attracted interest from an impressive and highly qualified pool of candidates, and the search committee is intentionally taking the time necessary to ensure we identify and recommend the right leader to&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ab-block-post-grid-more-link ab-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/2026\/03\/10\/presidential-search-update-march-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Continue Reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Presidential Search Update: March 2026<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n<article id=\"post-713\" class=\"ab-post-grid-item post-713 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-updates\"><div class=\"ab-block-post-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/2026\/01\/06\/presidential-search-update-january-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2026\/01\/SJS_Winter-Photos-56-1-600x600.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-ab-block-post-grid-square size-ab-block-post-grid-square\" alt=\"Winter scene with Mandelle Hall and person walking\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2026\/01\/SJS_Winter-Photos-56-1-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2026\/01\/SJS_Winter-Photos-56-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2026\/01\/SJS_Winter-Photos-56-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2026\/01\/SJS_Winter-Photos-56-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2026\/01\/SJS_Winter-Photos-56-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2026\/01\/SJS_Winter-Photos-56-1-1200x1200.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2026\/01\/SJS_Winter-Photos-56-1.jpeg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ab-block-post-grid-text\"><header class=\"ab-block-post-grid-header\"><h3 class=\"ab-block-post-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/2026\/01\/06\/presidential-search-update-january-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Presidential Search Update: January 2026<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ab-block-post-grid-byline\"><time datetime=\"2026-01-06T14:18:11-05:00\" class=\"ab-block-post-grid-date\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">January 6, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/header><div class=\"ab-block-post-grid-excerpt\"><p>On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, I am writing to share a brief update on the presidential search process. The search committee continues to make steady progress, and we are engaging in meaningful conversations with candidates from a strong pool of applicants. I continue to be impressed by the thoughtfulness and collaborative spirit that&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ab-block-post-grid-more-link ab-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/2026\/01\/06\/presidential-search-update-january-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Continue Reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Presidential Search Update: January 2026<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n<article id=\"post-705\" class=\"ab-post-grid-item post-705 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-updates\"><div class=\"ab-block-post-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/2025\/09\/17\/presidential-search-update-september-2025\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/09\/c-Esther-8524FALL-Campus-2022-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-ab-block-post-grid-square size-ab-block-post-grid-square\" alt=\"Residence Hall in fall.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/09\/c-Esther-8524FALL-Campus-2022-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/09\/c-Esther-8524FALL-Campus-2022-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/files\/2025\/09\/c-Esther-8524FALL-Campus-2022-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ab-block-post-grid-text\"><header class=\"ab-block-post-grid-header\"><h3 class=\"ab-block-post-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/2025\/09\/17\/presidential-search-update-september-2025\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Presidential Search Update: September 2025<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ab-block-post-grid-byline\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-17T13:41:10-04:00\" class=\"ab-block-post-grid-date\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">September 17, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/header><div class=\"ab-block-post-grid-excerpt\"><p>On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, I\u2019m pleased to share an update on the presidential search process, which has been ongoing and on-schedule over the summer months.\u00a0 Our consultants at DSG Storbeck have been actively recruiting candidates, and the committee is pleased with both the number and caliber of nominations and inquiries. 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