UM System presidential search firm selected
The UM System presidential search committee announced that Greenwood/Asher & Associates has been selected as the search firm for the next System president.
"We're pleased to have two former professors and university presidents who own this firm lead our search," Board of Curators chairman Warren Erdman said in a news release. "Jan Greenwood and Betty Asher have more than 30 consultants and affiliates who also have a solid understanding of the needs of higher education. They will provide valuable support as we cast a wide net in search for the best local Missouri, national and international candidates."
The team of consultants have completed more than 1,000 searches for a number of higher education institutions, academic health centers, intercollegiate athletics and nonprofit and for-profit businesses. Among these searches are for the UM-Kansas City and Missouri University of Science and Technology. The firm also offers consulting and training for a vast range of topics.
"There's a lot of buzz out there already on this search," Greenwood said in the release. "The former president of the University of Missouri System leveraged his business leadership to position the enterprise well in this tough economy, and that caught the attention of a lot of people. We think the university is well-positioned as a result to attract another greater leader for this System."
The contract between the System and the firm is about $120,000.
"In addition to finding great candidates, Drs. Greenwood, Asher and their colleagues will help us streamline and facilitate the search process in a cost-effective way," Erdman said. "They have a strong track record of winning repeat business from their clients, and they have an extensive database and network of contacts."