SEARCH FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES
President Percy has announced the search for the next vice president for Research and Graduate Studies. The search will be undertaken with support from the Isaacson Miller search firm. Provost Susan Jeffords is the search chair.
Isaacson, Miller consultants, Lindsay Gold, Partner, and Phuong Ta, Senior Associate, are hosting a series of listening sessions for the PSU community to provide valuable feedback regarding this important search for Portland State University.
The majority of the meeting will focus on discussing the position itself and the important opportunities and challenges that will face the VPRGS. In particular, please review the questions listed below to help us think about the future of our organization and the ways in which we can tangibly measure the success of a new VPRGS:
- In five years, how will you know that the Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies has been successful? What will be different to suggest the VPRGS has had a real impact?
- What are the key issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the VPRGS, particularly in terms of:
- People
- Climate
- Finances
- Operations
- What does the VPRGS need to know about Portland State University to be successful?
Once the search firm has had an opportunity to meet with you and other key individuals in the PSU community, they will synthesize what they have learned into an Opportunity and Challenge Profile. It will provide a compelling description of PSU, our history, mission, and competitive environment, as well as a realistic and enticing picture of the challenges, measures of success, and ideal qualifications for the role. Once completed, the search firm will share this document broadly with prospective candidates and key sources.
During and following our meeting, you will have the opportunity to share names of individuals who might be considered potential candidates or as helpful sources of information. Please share any additional recommendations you may have to https://www.imsearch.com/search-detail/S8-563
If you are unable to attend a session please use this survey to participate in the process:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PSU-VPRGS
Open Forum Listening Session for Research Active Faculty
May 13th - 11:00:11:45am
Zoom link:
https://imsearch.zoom.us/j/95786084992