Dear YSU Community,
We want to provide you with an update on the ongoing Presidential Search at Youngstown State University. We are pleased to report that significant progress is being made to find the right leader who will help shape the future of YSU, with a strong focus on our students’ success.
First and foremost, we want to express our continued optimism and excitement as we move forward in this crucial process. We are committed to ensuring that we select a candidate who will truly embody the values and aspirations of our institution and is committed to implementing the Plan for Strategic Actions to Take Charge of Our Future.
As previously mentioned, we have enlisted the services of Witt Kieffer, a highly respected executive search firm, to assist us in identifying exceptional candidates for the presidential role. They have been hard at work, using the valuable insights provided by our YSU community to help identify highly qualified candidates who match the expectations and attributes outlined in the Presidential Prospectus.
We are encouraged by the strong candidates that have emerged thus far, and we believe that they have the potential to be inspiring leaders for our university and are deeply committed to advancing student success. We are confident that the individual who will be entrusted with the role of YSU's next president will bring with them the vision and passion necessary to guide our institution toward a successful and vibrant future.
Our goal is to hire and welcome our new president as soon as possible, and we are committed to maintaining communication as we progress through this search.
Your unwavering support and dedication to YSU have been and continue to be invaluable in this process. We are thankful for your commitment to our university's future and for your trust in our efforts to find a president who will lead YSU to even greater heights with a strong focus on helping our students achieve their goals.
Please stay tuned for further updates as we move forward. We are excited about what the future holds and look forward to sharing more positive developments with you.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Peterson, Chair of the Board of Trustees
On behalf of the Board