While the use of a search committee may be a more representative method, it may not be the most effective method for selecting a new president. The use of both a search consultant and a search committee permits the delegation of the "search" to the consultant and the "selection" to the committee. (MLW)

Problems in the process of selecting new administrators are discussed, including confidentiality, resumes and letters of recommendation, the interview, committee membership, and inside candidates. (MSE)

Suggests that the complex process of appointing a dean could be conducted more objectively and effectively. The search processes of 32 colleges were examined and practices observed include: search committee's local orientation, committees excluded from final decision, communication problems with candidates and use of the old boy network. (MLW)

College presidential search committees often measure candidates by two yardsticks: how close in complexity the candidate's current budget, personnel, and program responsibilities resemble those of the position under consideration, and the academic stature brought to the institution. Interest in nontraditional candidates is growing. Searches have…