Higher Education Leaders Advance Institutional Vision, Mission

The search for the right academic leaders presents an opportunity for a college or university to reinvigorate its community spirit, reaffirm mission and prepare for the future. Witt/Kieffer identifies higher education leaders who understand complex issues facing both public and private institutions: resource constraints, shifting national policy and increased scrutiny by boards, faculty, students and families. Our consultative approach to academic search, specialized expertise, far-reaching network of contacts and a process tailored to each institution support our efforts to find talented and visionary individuals. Stewardship during the transition of leadership is our hallmark.

Witt/Kieffer consultants identify outstanding leadership solutions for organizations committed to improving the quality of life.

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Succession Planning: Taking Hold in Higher Education: Witt/Kieffer Survey of Presidents and Trustees

Colleges and universities have been slow to embrace corporate America's approach to formal succession planning for their executive leadership. To determine best practices in and barriers to leadership succession planning, Witt/Kieffer recently conducted a survey of college and university presidents and board members.
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