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Presidential Search

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Leadership

Presidential Search

In August 2024, President Judy Olian announced that she will step down in the summer of 2025. The Board of Trustees has announced the Search Committee to identify and recommend the 10th president of Quinnipiac University.

Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nationally ranked university offering a diverse range of programs and courses, including our industry-leading dual-degree programs, to approximately 6,500 undergraduate and 2,900 graduate, law and medical students across 8 professional schools and our College of Arts and Sciences. Established in 1929, Quinnipiac offers a robust student experience and programming and top-notch Division I athletics. Quinnipiac prepares graduates as enlightened global citizens equipped for the challenges and opportunities of current and future careers. 

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Overview of the Search Process

The university has retained Spencer Stuart, a global executive search firm, to assist in finding the next president. Learn more about Spencer Stuart

Opportunities to Give Your Input

Your valuable input is crucial to the success of this search. We encourage members of the university community to actively participate in the process. We want your point of view on the necessary qualities of the next president and the priorities for our institution.

 

Take the Survey

As part of the process to solicit input, Spencer Stuart has designed an online survey as one way to solicit input regarding the desired profile of the next president. 

Complete the survey online

 

Community Listening Sessions

On September 9, representatives from Spencer Stuart and the Board of Trustees hosted listening sessions for faculty, staff and students to actively seek feedback from the Quinnipiac community. If you missed the events or if you have more to share, you can complete the online survey.

Position and Candidate Specification

Quinnipiac seeks a strategic and visionary leader energized by the opportunity to lead a university on a strong upward trajectory. The next president will have the opportunity to shape the future of the university with an entrepreneurial board and an engaged community that embraces new ideas and innovative educational programs. The next president will build on the university’s current momentum and strong foundation and will lead the university to a higher position of achievement and national recognition.

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Contact

Nominations and Questions

Please submit nominations for potential presidential candidates to QUPresident@SpencerStuart.com.

Updates

We are committed to keeping you informed throughout this process and will provide regular updates as we reach key milestones. Please contact PresidentialSearch@QU.edu with any questions. 

Search and Advisory Committees

  • Chuck Saia ’91, MBA ’94, Chairman, Trustee since 2019
  • John C. Abella ’83, Vice Chairman, Trustee since 2010
  • Jeanna M. Doherty ’94, Trustee since 2024, Alumni Representative since 2021
  • Carlton L. Highsmith, Vice Chairman, Trustee since 2004
  • Marybeth L. Noonan ’82, Trustee since 2014
  • William C. Weldon ’71, Trustee since 1999, Chairman 2016-2020

  • Management Committee: Debra Liebowitz, Provost
  • Leadership Council (Dean Rep): Larry Slater, Dean of Nursing
  • Leadership Council (non-Dean Rep): Greg Amodio, Athletic Director
  • Faculty Senate Chair: Robert M. Yawson, Professor of Management
  • Faculty Representative to the Board: Courtney McGinnis, Professor of Biology
  • Staff Council Chair: Mara Saccente, Director of Administration, Netter School of Medicine
  • Alumni Board Chair: Paul Calamita
  • Student Government Association President: J.P. DiDonato, junior with double major in applied business and political science
  • Graduate Student Representative: Tiana Clemons, MD Candidate 2026, Netter School of Medicine
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