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Colby-Sawyer College

New London, New Hampshire

Colby-Sawyer College seeks a bold leader as its next President who will support the College in providing a transformational educational experience for its students. Founded in 1837, with a current total enrollment of close to 900 students, Colby-Sawyer is a dynamic and innovative liberal arts and sciences college located in the scenic Lake Sunapee Region of central New Hampshire. The President will find a community that celebrates its liberal education foundation as well as one embracing the growth of strong graduate and professional programs. Colby-Sawyer's strong sense of community, deep commitment to student success, and willingness to go the extra mile for students and for each other has enabled the College to continue to adapt and evolve while maintaining a commitment to its core values.

One of Colby-Sawyer's greatest assets is the dedicated faculty known for their excellence in teaching. They have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report with three No. 1 rankings in the last four years in the “Best Undergraduate Teaching” category for Regional Colleges (North). At the undergraduate level, Colby-Sawyer offers a unique Liberal Education Program that equips students with the versatile and transferable skills needed to complete college-level work and prepare for the ever-evolving professional world, as well as expose them to a variety of disciplinary areas and interdisciplinary approaches. During their college careers, 100 percent of Colby-Sawyer students participate in one or more internships in their fields of study. All students conclude their senior year with a Capstone project, in which they develop and demonstrate a deeper body of knowledge in their particular academic field of study.

The next President will position Colby-Sawyer for long-term success and financial sustainability at a complex and challenging moment for higher education. Colby-Sawyer is looking for an entrepreneurial and collaborative President who can excite and galvanize the internal and external community around a future that draws on the College's historic strengths and its continued evolution to meet the current challenging moment for small, regional institutions of higher education. This is a tremendous opportunity for a clear-sighted, creative leader who is seeking to join a caring community dedicated to recognizing and supporting the full potential of their students.

Colby-Sawyer has engaged Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist with this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed in confidence to the firm as directed below.

Jackie Mildner, Partner

Phillip Petree, Partner

Liz Braun, Senior Associate

Ryan Smillie, Senior Search Coordinator

Isaacson, Miller