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Morehouse College Presidential Search

Learn more about the search process for the 13th president of Morehouse College.

Why Morehouse College?

Morehouse College stands as a beacon of excellence in higher education, offering a unique and transformative experience for Black men since 1867. As a prestigious HBCU nestled on a picturesque 66-acre campus in Atlanta, we have cultivated a legacy of producing exceptional leaders, innovators, and change-makers. Our institution is home to over 2,200 ambitious students who are poised to shape the future and leave an indelible mark on society. For a visionary leader seeking to guide an institution with unparalleled historical significance and contemporary relevance, Morehouse College presents an extraordinary opportunity to steward a new generation of trailblazers and continue our tradition of excellence in liberal arts education.

Inside the Presidential Search

Overview
Overview

Updates and the Tentative Timeline for the Presidential Search Process
- August 14, 2024: Search Chair Fred Humphries '83 convened a meeting to discuss next steps with selecting an executive search firm to assist. The committee is assisted by Trustee Emeritus Dale Jones ‘82 in a volunteer advisor role and staffed by Dr. TJ Snowden, chief of staff to President Thomas.
- September 2024:
  - All submitted Request for Proposals (RFPs) from search firms nationwide were reviewed and three finalists were interviewed by the search committee.
- October 2024:
  - The search committee signed a contract with the search firm Isaacson, Miller (IM) to lead the presidential search process.
  - The IM team was introduced to the Board of Trustees.
  - IM was announced as the search firm of record and the presidential search web page was published for public availability.
- November 2024:
  - In November, Isaacson, Miller and the search committee hosted 17 small group and town hall-style listening sessions, virtually and in person, to gain feedback and insights from Morehouse alumni, students, faculty, and staff.
    
    Additionally, IM and the search committee continues to receive feedback via the stakeholder engagement survey and the presidential search website.
- December 2024
  - IM and the search committee are currently analyzing all stakeholder feedback received during the listening phase, along with a broad range of institutional data, strategic goals for the College, as well as benchmarks and best practices in higher education leadership to develop a comprehensive position profile that will guide the search for the 13th president of Morehouse College.
- Continued Tentative Timelines:
  - January 2025: The formal position profile will be published in January 2025 and will be a public document available on the presidential search page of the Morehouse website.
  - Through Spring 2025: IM will advise how the committee will best engage the Morehouse community for feedback to be considered in the selection process.
  - By April 2025: The search committee intends to identify and announce the 13th President of Morehouse College.
Announcements

Announcements

October 11, 2024

Presidential Search Update: Search Firm Selected & Presidential Search Webpage Launched

September 25, 2024

Morehouse College's Board of Trustees Officially Appoints Alumnus Fred Humphries '83 to Chair Presidential Search Committee

July 12, 2024

Letter from David: Dr. David A. Thomas Announces Retirement as President of Morehouse College

Press Release: Record-breaking President, Dr. David A. Thomas, Announces Retirement from Morehouse College; National Search for the 13th President to Begin Immediately
Search Committee
Search Committee

The members of the Presidential Search Committee are as follows:
- Fred Humphries ‘83: Trustee and Chairman of the Compensation Committee; Chairman of Search Committee
- Willie Woods ‘85: Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees
- Justin Bayless ‘07: Trustee and Chair of the Enrollment Management and Student Engagement Committee
- A. Scott Bolden ‘84: Trustee and Chair of the Governance Committee
- Rev. Delman Coates, Ph.D. ‘95: Trustee and Chair of the Chapel Committee
- Javarro Edwards ‘92: Trustee and President of the Morehouse College National Alumni Association
- Henry Goodgame '84: Strategy Group and Staff Representative
- Rollin Jackson, Jr. ‘25: Trustee, Student Government Association President 24-25, and Student Representative
- Verdun Perry ‘94: Trustee and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees
- Dr. Ruth J. Simmons: Trustee
- Dr. Keisha E. Tassie: Trustee and Faculty Representative
- Dr. R. Owen Williams: Trustee
- Dr. Ulrica Wilson: Trustee and Faculty Representative
Community Input

Community Input

Share Your Thoughts - Take the Brief Community Survey!
Nominate & Apply

Nominate & Apply

For more information, email Isaacson, Miller at MorehousePresident@imsearch.com.

To reach the Presidential Search Committee, email us at presidentialsearch@morehouse.edu.

Nominate or Apply at the Isaacson, Miller website

Overview

Updates and the Tentative Timeline for the Presidential Search Process

August 14, 2024: Search Chair Fred Humphries '83 convened a meeting to discuss next steps with selecting an executive search firm to assist. The committee is assisted by Trustee Emeritus Dale Jones ‘82 in a volunteer advisor role and staffed by Dr. TJ Snowden, chief of staff to President Thomas.
September 2024:
- All submitted Request for Proposals (RFPs) from search firms nationwide were reviewed and three finalists were interviewed by the search committee.
October 2024:
- The search committee signed a contract with the search firm Isaacson, Miller (IM) to lead the presidential search process.
- The IM team was introduced to the Board of Trustees.
- IM was announced as the search firm of record and the presidential search web page was published for public availability.
November 2024:
- In November, Isaacson, Miller and the search committee hosted 17 small group and town hall-style listening sessions, virtually and in person, to gain feedback and insights from Morehouse alumni, students, faculty, and staff.
  - Additionally, IM and the search committee continues to receive feedback via the stakeholder engagement survey and the presidential search website.
December 2024
- IM and the search committee are currently analyzing all stakeholder feedback received during the listening phase, along with a broad range of institutional data, strategic goals for the College, as well as benchmarks and best practices in higher education leadership to develop a comprehensive position profile that will guide the search for the 13th president of Morehouse College.

Continued Tentative Timelines:
- January 2025: The formal position profile will be published in January 2025 and will be a public document available on the presidential search page of the Morehouse website.
- Through Spring 2025: IM will advise how the committee will best engage the Morehouse community for feedback to be considered in the selection process.
- By April 2025: The search committee intends to identify and announce the 13th President of Morehouse College.

Announcements

October 11, 2024

Presidential Search Update: Search Firm Selected & Presidential Search Webpage Launched

September 25, 2024

Morehouse College's Board of Trustees Officially Appoints Alumnus Fred Humphries '83 to Chair Presidential Search Committee

July 12, 2024

Letter from David: Dr. David A. Thomas Announces Retirement as President of Morehouse College

Press Release: Record-breaking President, Dr. David A. Thomas, Announces Retirement from Morehouse College; National Search for the 13th President to Begin Immediately

Search Committee

The members of the Presidential Search Committee are as follows:

Fred Humphries ‘83: Trustee and Chairman of the Compensation Committee; Chairman of Search Committee
Willie Woods ‘85: Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Justin Bayless ‘07: Trustee and Chair of the Enrollment Management and Student Engagement Committee
A. Scott Bolden ‘84: Trustee and Chair of the Governance Committee
Rev. Delman Coates, Ph.D. ‘95: Trustee and Chair of the Chapel Committee
Javarro Edwards ‘92: Trustee and President of the Morehouse College National Alumni Association
Henry Goodgame '84: Strategy Group and Staff Representative
Rollin Jackson, Jr. ‘25: Trustee, Student Government Association President 24-25, and Student Representative
Verdun Perry ‘94: Trustee and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Dr. Ruth J. Simmons: Trustee
Dr. Keisha E. Tassie: Trustee and Faculty Representative
Dr. R. Owen Williams: Trustee
Dr. Ulrica Wilson: Trustee and Faculty Representative

Community Input

Share Your Thoughts - Take the Brief Community Survey!

Nominate & Apply

For more information, email Isaacson, Miller at MorehousePresident@imsearch.com.

To reach the Presidential Search Committee, email us at presidentialsearch@morehouse.edu.

Nominate or Apply at the Isaacson, Miller website

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Inside the Presidential Search

Overview

Updates and the Tentative Timeline for the Presidential Search Process

Announcements

Search Committee

Community Input

Nominate & Apply

Overview

Updates and the Tentative Timeline for the Presidential Search Process

Announcements

Search Committee

Community Input

Nominate & Apply