TIPS ON FORMING A SEARCH COMMITTEE

• The committee chairperson should hold positions at the same level or higher than the vacant position                          
• The size of the committee should reflect the importance of the vacant position.   
• Form a diverse committee in terms of gender and race
• Appoint a committee member who has performed the vacant position or a similar position
• Appoint a committee member who has supervised the vacant position or a similar position
• Ensure that the committee represents a variety of perspectives on the role and function of the vacant position.  For example, appoint students in a search for a director of Student Activities, faculty in search for a librarian, or members of the president’s cabinet in a search for vice president