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Presidential Search
Join us as we search for the 16th president of Rollins College.
Rollins’ next president will take the helm of an institution that is thriving and join a brilliant and caring community that shares a common sense of purpose and a steadfast commitment to the College’s mission to educate students for global citizenship and responsible leadership.
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Prospectus
The Presidential Search Committee of Rollins College invites applications, expressions of interest, and nominations of candidates in its search for the College’s 16th president, which may be directed to RollinsPresident@storbecksearch.com. The search was launched in response to President Grant Cornwell’s announcement of his intention to retire in June 2025, concluding a successful 10-year tenure.
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Chaired by Rollins Trustee Orlando Evora ’82, the Presidential Search Committee is representative of the College community’s key constituencies and is composed of the following members.
- Rodney C. Adkins ’81 | Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
- Theodore B. Alfond ’68 ’18H | Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
- Kourtnie Berry ’12 | Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball
- Dexter Boniface | Weddell Professor of the Americas and Past President, CLA Faculty
- Henrique Correa | Steinmetz Professor of Operations Management, Crummer Graduate School of Business
- Donald Davison | VP for Academic Affairs & Provost
- Carroll Hanley Goggin ’85 | Trustee
- Rick Goings ’12H | Chair, Board of Trustees (non-voting)
- Mai-Han Harrington ’10 ’15MBA | Alumni Trustee (2021-2024)
- Thomas J. Hauske ’84 | Trustee
- Eltavious Johnson ’26 | VP, Student Government Association
- Allan E. Keen ’70 ’71MBA ’10H | Trustee
- Jana Mathews | Professor of English and Past President, CLA Faculty
- Micki Meyer | Lord Family AVP of Student Affairs for Engagement and Dean, Rollins Gateway
- Anne Murdaugh | President, CLA Faculty and Associate Professor of Physics
- Paul Reich ’97 | Professor of English and Past President, CLA Faculty
- Eric Spiegel | Trustee
- Faye Tydlaska | VP for Enrollment Management & Marketing
News & Updates
Stay up to date on the progress of the presidential search.
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August 28, 2024
Presidential Search August 2024 Update
Trustee and Presidential Search Committee Chair Orlando Evora ’82 provides an update on the search for Rollins’ 16th president.
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May 14, 2024
Board Announces Presidential Search Committee
Rollins’ Board of Trustees has announced the presidential search committee that will identify the 16th president of the College and a worthy successor to President Grant Cornwell.
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April 22, 2024
A Message from Board of Trustees Chair Rick Goings
Rick Goings ’12H, chair of the Rollins College Board of Trustees, shares more information on President Grant Cornwell’s retirement announcement and provides a first update on the search for the College’s next president.
Storbeck Search
Storbeck Search, the leading firm in executive search for the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, will support the Search Committee throughout the presidential search.
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Julie E. Tea
Managing Director, Storbeck Search
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Kate Phillips
Senior Associate, Storbeck Search
Nomination & Application
The presidential role is a full-time position that will be performed on site in Florida. Salary will be commensurate with experience and accompanied by a generous benefits package. Applications should include a letter of candidacy that responds to the agenda for leadership and the desired attributes for the president and a complete résumé or vita. All application materials will be considered in full confidence. Please send all nominations, inquiries, and applications electronically to:
Julie E. Tea, Managing Director
Kate Phillips, Senior Associate
RollinsPresident@storbecksearch.com