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Committee Names Three Finalists in ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ Presidential Search

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Candidates to Visit Campus Nov. 4–7 for Interviews and Public Forums in Tucker Student Center

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ Presidential Search Committee has announced that three finalists for the University’s 14th President will visit campus during the first week of November. Each candidate will participate in interviews with faculty, staff and students, as well as take part in a forum that is open to the public.

Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn

Chairman of the Presidential Search Committee the Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn thanked committee members for their diligent work and emphasized, “As we approach this important moment in the life of ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥, I invite you to join us in prayer—asking for wisdom, clarity, and unity as we seek the leader God has prepared to shepherd this University into its next season of growth and service.â€

The public gatherings will provide an opportunity for the community and friends to hear directly from each candidate. They will share their vision and calling to serve ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ and discuss what the University’s next five years could look like under their leadership.

The public forums will be held in Tucker Student Center’s Faith Hall.

The schedule follows:

  • Candidate #1: Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 2:30–3:15 p.m.
  • Candidate #2: Thursday, Nov. 6 | 2:30–3:15 p.m.
  • Candidate #3: Friday, Nov. 7 | 2:30–3:15 p.m.

The CVs for each candidate will be available online one day prior to their respective visits. In addition, all of the information and communications about the presidential search are also available online. Following the interviews and forums, an online feedback form will be provided to help guide the committee’s discernment.

Members of the Presidential Search Committee

Chair:

  • The Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn Jr., GWU alumnus, Board of Trustees Chair and Pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Shelby

Trustee members:

  • David Brinkley
  • Ed Cook, GWU Alumnus
  • Verhonda Crawford-Diehl, GWU Alumna
  • The Rev. Dr. Christopher Gash, GWU Alumnus
  • Dr. Ashley Lowery, GWU Alumna

Faculty members:

  • Dr. Cal Robertson, Professor of Biblical Studies, School of Divinity
  • Dr. Mischia Taylor, GWU Alumna, Dean and Assistant Professor of Marketing, Godbold College of Business

Staff members:

  • Candice Thomas, Administrative and Special Events Coordinator; Staff Council Co-Chair
  • Stacy Simmons, GWU Alumna, Associate Minister to the University for Pastoral Care
  • Dr. Josh Parrott, Vice President and University Chaplain for Christian Life and Service; GWU alumnus

Community:

  • Rev. Aaron Hinton, GWU alumnus, Pastor of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, N.C.

ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ Student Government Association:

  • Paul McElearney, Student Body President

Search Firm:

  • Myers McRae

Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event.  Please call 704-406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request.

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