Jan 11, 2021
Presidential Search Committee Seeks Input
To the Lafayette community: As we continue to identify prospects and narrow the candidate pool in the search for Lafayette College’s 18th president, the…
To the Lafayette Community:
“I am confident that the opportunity to lead this fine institution will attract a superb slate of candidates. With all of you, we look forward to recruiting an exceptional new leader for Lafayette College.“
– Robert E. Sell ’84 H’18, chair, Board of Trustees
I am pleased to invite you to join me via livestream at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19, as I introduce the 18th president of Lafayette College.
While COVID-19 protocols will strictly limit the number of people who can join the announcement in person, I hope that all members of our College community — students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends — will join us virtually to welcome an exceptional new leader for Lafayette.
I especially want to thank those of you who participated in one or more of the many meetings and listening sessions held by the search committee as we sought your thinking about the attributes, talents, experiences, and perspectives that we should seek in our next president. To a surprising degree, your recommendations were largely consistent across the board. You asked us to find a visionary who knows how to get things done; an experienced educator and college administrator who can bring to us insights from beyond the academy; and above all, someone who has demonstrated a tireless commitment to higher education.
We have identified such a person, and I hope you will join us Wednesday to welcome an inspiring new president who will continue to build on the College’s strong foundation and exceptional momentum.
Sincerely
Robert Sell ’84, H’18
Chair, Board of Trustees
Chair, Presidential Search Committee
Lafayette College