Members of the Rutgers community are encouraged to participate in a series of listening sessions, both in-person and virtual, starting Tuesday, December 3. These town halls, facilitated by the search firm WittKieffer, aim to gather input on the desired qualities and characteristics for the next president of Rutgers University.
Amy L. Towers, chair of the Rutgers Board of Governors and co-chair of the Presidential Search Committee with Alberto Cuitiño, dean of the School of Engineering, emphasized the importance of an inclusive process. “The Board of Governors and the Presidential Search Committee are committed to facilitating a collaborative, open process that welcomes, values, and considers input from across the Rutgers community. We want everyone to have an opportunity to be heard,” Towers stated.
The schedule for these sessions is as follows:
– New Brunswick: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Room 102
– Newark: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Paul Robeson Student Center, Essex Room
– Camden: Thursday, Dec. 5, 12:45 – 2:15 p.m., Camden Campus Center, Multi-purpose Room
Virtual meetings will also be held on:
– Friday, Dec. 6, 1 – 2 p.m.
– Monday, Dec. 9, 6 -7 p.m.
– Tuesday, Dec.10 ,11 a.m.-12 p.m.
For further information on these town halls and parking details for in-person sessions, members are advised to visit the Presidential Search website at https://presidentialsearch.rutgers.edu. The site also offers updates on the search process and includes a campus feedback survey.
Input can also be provided via email at presidentialsearch@rutgers.edu.
