Success with ELA
North Carolina GS 115-D says hiring the president is the No 1 duty of the Board of Trustees. ELA advises Boards on their college's needs and opportunities going forward, the attributes the next president will need to lead with those challenges, and recommends an interview process to guide an informed selection.
The difference between a good candidate and a GREAT one.
ELA knows the North Carolina System and the skills and attributes a president needs to be a leader in it.
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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHOOSES THE PRESIDENT! However, ELA solicits input from faculty, staff and community through surveys, group presentations and direct outreach to give the Board additional information for their decision.
ELA takes the time to learn about the community demographics, economic outlook, as well as opportunities and threats the next president will face. This helps the Board select the RIGHT candidates, not just good candidates.
Because ELA consultants work only with North Carolina community colleges, we are able to meet with Boards and Search Committees whenever and as often as needed to resolve issues that arise during any presidential search. In other words, ELA goes "above and beyond" to stay with the Board through the entire search.