There is a website that shows the various public meetings that have occurred (and are occurring) in connection with this search. https://presidentialsearch.fsu.edu. The most recent meeting was Friday, February 12. The next one is March 23.
If you enjoy rhetoric, this resource may be for you. The only substantive thing I heard from watching the Friday video is that the committee "hopes" to conclude the search before the end of "the current academic term," with a few caveats clearly staked out (i.e., don't be worried or surprised if it takes longer). A consultant from California -- Alberto Pimentel -- is again involved (he was also the consultant in the Thrasher hire). An 8-page "position profile" is being developed -- and you can see a draft online -- and the BoT is expected to approve it next Friday, February 19. At that point, FSU can begin public advertising, etc. An interesting process that reflects the way academia works.
If you enjoy rhetoric, this resource may be for you. The only substantive thing I heard from watching the Friday video is that the committee "hopes" to conclude the search before the end of "the current academic term," with a few caveats clearly staked out (i.e., don't be worried or surprised if it takes longer). A consultant from California -- Alberto Pimentel -- is again involved (he was also the consultant in the Thrasher hire). An 8-page "position profile" is being developed -- and you can see a draft online -- and the BoT is expected to approve it next Friday, February 19. At that point, FSU can begin public advertising, etc. An interesting process that reflects the way academia works.
