The search committee’s presidential profile was crafted based on community and college-wide feedback acquired through an electronic survey and a series of public forums held at MHCC and within the community. The committee will recommend presidential candidates who are “innovative, inclusive and collaborative leader(s).” Required qualifications for the job include a master’s degree, experience as a senior-level college administrator (preferably at a community college), and a background working with diverse communities. Preferred qualifications include a doctorate and higher education teaching experience.

Additionally, the committee determined that MHCC’s next president should possess several ideal characteristics. These include: knowledge of best teaching practices; history of raising funds and passing bonds; and experience fostering partnerships with local business and industry, K-12 schools, and other colleges and universities. Furthermore, MHCC’s next president should prioritize the college’s technology needs and possess a successful history of meeting enrollment, retention and completion goals.

The search committee also outlined a series of challenges and opportunities that the college’s next president should address. These include:

• Responding to the changing community demographics and the college’s diverse economy by building and expanding student-focused programs and services
• Promoting the college to local business, educational institutions and residents to increase college visibility and reputation
• Leading the assessment and upgrade of college facilities, infrastructure and technology
• Strengthening cross-campus communication and collaboration
• Continuing to create a global-minded campus culture through the support of programs for study abroad and international students

You can stay up-to-date on MHCC’s presidential search by visiting mhcc.edu/PresidentialSearch