Search Policies and Procedures for Positions of Dean or Higher

McNeese complies with University of Louisiana System Policy and Procedures Memorandum FS-III.II.B-1b, Search Policies and Procedures for Positions of Dean or Higher. This policy requires that search committees for deans and vice presidents be appointed by the president or their designee and include an appropriate mix of faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders relevant to the position.

Committee membership should reflect the University’s commitment to diversity and include individuals who have a general understanding of the qualifications and expectations for the position. Faculty and staff involved in the process must complete training on the approved hiring plan and on recognizing and addressing unconscious bias.

The search process begins once the Executive Leadership Team approves filling the position. The chair of the search committee is responsible for ensuring that minutes of each meeting are recorded and distributed to committee members and to the president or their designee.

The committee is charged with interviewing candidate(s) in an open forum. Candidates must also be available for additional public meetings with other groups, as deemed appropriate by the committee.

Final records and reports from the search committee shall be maintained in the Office of Human Resources and Student Employment.

Communication

This policy is distributed via the University Policies webpage.