Last Updated on December 23, 2021 by Indiana Commission for Higher Education
(INDIANAPOLIS) –The Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s search committee is accepting submissions for the position of Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education until Saturday, January 15, 2022.
The search committee, which consists of six long-serving Commission members – Jud Fisher (search committee chair), Dan Peterson, Chris Murphy, Chris LaMothe, Dennis Bland and Mike Alley. The committee is charged with identifying, reviewing and evaluating candidates for the Commissioner position and making recommendations to the 14-member Commission for their consideration. Pursuant to IC 21-18-5-4, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is the authorized body to approve and appoint the Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education as its Chief Executive Officer.
“The Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s search committee is seeking candidates whose values align with the Commission’s vision and blueprint in its strategic plan, Reaching Higher in a State of Change,” said search committee chair Jud Fisher. “We are diligently seeking the right fit who will continue accelerating the previous work of the Commission’s long line of dedicated leaders.”
Submissions must include the completed “Call for Candidates for the Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education” form and all requested materials. Submissions will be accepted via email at candidates@che.in.gov and regular or express mail. Submissions postmarked or received via email after midnight will not be accepted. Submissions may be directed to:
Commissioner Search Committee
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Following the initial review of submissions, the search committee will conduct two rounds of interviews (virtual and in-person) of all finalists in February 2022. The appointment of the Commissioner will be announced in mid-March 2022.
The full description of the role and application information can be viewed at https://che.in.gov/CommissionerSearch. Questions regarding the application process and the Commissioner role can be directed to candidates@che.in.gov.
SOURCE: News release from Indiana Commission for Higher Education
About the Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Created in 1971, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education plans, coordinates and defines Indiana’s postsecondary education system to align higher learning with the needs of students and the state. The Commission also administers Indiana’s financial aid programs, including the 21st Century Scholars early college promise scholarship, which celebrated 30 years in 2020. Learn more about the Commission’s Reaching Higher in a State of Change strategic plan at www.in.gov/che.