NEWS IN BRIEF September 2024

Yes, Experienced Leaders Still Want to be College Presidents

Given the headlines over the past few years about the challenges facing college Presidents, and the decreasing tenure of those in the position, there is an understandable concern within the sector about the future of the top leadership position. Dr. Rod McDavis, AGB Search’s Managing Principal & CEO, shares his perspective on why the position is still very much in demand and what institutions can do to prepare for a Presidential search.

WEBINAR

Why Colleges and Universities are Prioritizing Sustainability

Join AGB Search and AGB for the free webinar "A Call to Climate Action: Why Colleges and Universities are Prioritizing Sustainability" on September 18th at 3:00 pm ET. 

Dr. Mary Papazian, AGB’s Executive Vice President, and Mr. Marvin Krislov, President of Pace University and Board Member of The New York Climate Exchange, will discuss the importance of making environmental sustainability an institutional strategic priority and embedding the work across all facets of the organization - curriculum, research, student life, facilities, and more.

Ohio University Names Residence Hall After Dr. Rod McDavis

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The Ohio University Board of Trustees passed a resolution to name a new residence hall the Roderick J. McDavis Residence Hall in honor of the profound and far-reaching impact Dr. McDavis had on Ohio University while serving as President.

AGB Search Welcomes Cody Futch as Principal, Academic Medicine and Health Sciences Practice Co-Lead

AGB Search is pleased to welcome Cody Futch, MBA, to our team as Principal and Academic Medicine and Health Sciences Practice Co-Lead, alongside Principal Kimberly Templeton, J.D.

Mr. Futch brings more than 20 years of experience in retained executive search for academic physicians and other senior leaders. He has partnered with public and private universities of all sizes ranging from large research universities to smaller, regional campuses, and has worked with numerous medical schools, dental schools, research institutions, and teaching hospitals throughout the country on clinical and administrative leadership roles.

LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS

Recently Completed Searches

AGB Search proudly supported the following searches:

Dr. Framroze “Fram” M. Virjee

President & CEO

AGB

Mr. Jake Olkkola

Director of Athletics

Intramurals, and Recreation, New York University

Ms. Sharon Martin

Vice President for Marketing & Communications

Clemson University 

Dr. Manuel Martinez

President

Dominican University New York

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