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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
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- January 2025:
- The formal position profile was published on January 2, 2025 and the application is open for candidate submissions.
- The formal position profile was published on January 2, 2025 and the application is open for candidate submissions.
- Continued Tentative Timelines:
- 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.
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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
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Community Input
Community Input
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Nominate & Apply
Nominate & Apply
The mission of Morehouse College is to develop men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service. A private historically Black liberal arts college for men, Morehouse realizes this mission by emphasizing the intellectual and character development of its students. In addition, the HBCU college assumes special responsibility for teaching the history and culture of Black people. — Morehouse Mission Statement
The Morehouse College Board of Trustees seeks an inspirational, innovative, and strategic leader to serve as the institution’s 13th president. Founded in 1867, Morehouse is a private liberal arts college with a distinguished legacy of developing Black male leaders who excel academically, lead with integrity, and create meaningful social impact.
The next president of Morehouse will assume leadership of an institution that has achieved significant momentum over the past seven years, with strengthened finances, record enrollment, and growing national prominence. This is a call for a leader equipped to advance an ambitious vision for the future of the College, cultivate substantial investments to realize that vision, enhance the operational and academic enterprise of an exemplary liberal arts institution, and continue Morehouse’s renowned tradition of producing academically exceptional, morally grounded, and service-oriented leaders for a rapidly evolving world.
TO APPLY
Morehouse College has engaged Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist with this search. Please click on the button below to view a detailed position profile, as well as submission portals for inquiries, nominations, and applications.
Nominations and applications submitted by February 15, 2025, will receive priority consideration.
For more information, email Isaacson, Miller at MorehousePresident@imsearch.com.
To reach the Presidential Search Committee, email us at presidentialsearch@morehouse.edu.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- January 2025:
- The formal position profile was published on January 2, 2025 and the application is open for candidate submissions.
- The formal position profile was published on January 2, 2025 and the application is open for candidate submissions.
- Continued Tentative Timelines:
- 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.
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
Nominate & Apply
The mission of Morehouse College is to develop men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service. A private historically Black liberal arts college for men, Morehouse realizes this mission by emphasizing the intellectual and character development of its students. In addition, the HBCU college assumes special responsibility for teaching the history and culture of Black people. — Morehouse Mission Statement
The Morehouse College Board of Trustees seeks an inspirational, innovative, and strategic leader to serve as the institution’s 13th president. Founded in 1867, Morehouse is a private liberal arts college with a distinguished legacy of developing Black male leaders who excel academically, lead with integrity, and create meaningful social impact.
The next president of Morehouse will assume leadership of an institution that has achieved significant momentum over the past seven years, with strengthened finances, record enrollment, and growing national prominence. This is a call for a leader equipped to advance an ambitious vision for the future of the College, cultivate substantial investments to realize that vision, enhance the operational and academic enterprise of an exemplary liberal arts institution, and continue Morehouse’s renowned tradition of producing academically exceptional, morally grounded, and service-oriented leaders for a rapidly evolving world.
TO APPLY
Morehouse College has engaged Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist with this search. Please click on the button below to view a detailed position profile, as well as submission portals for inquiries, nominations, and applications.
Nominations and applications submitted by February 15, 2025, will receive priority consideration.
For more information, email Isaacson, Miller at MorehousePresident@imsearch.com.
To reach the Presidential Search Committee, email us at presidentialsearch@morehouse.edu.