2014 GSU Presidential Qualities Survey Results

Survey Respondents Viewed: 1297 Started: 942 Completed: 413 Alums (N=384) Others (29) Completion Rate: 43%

The Survey Graphs Survey respondents were asked to rate a list of characteristics and experiences that the next Grambling State University President should embody. Response options were between “1 – Most Important” and “5 – Least Important.” Although all of the characteristics and experiences are important, respondents were asked to rank the most pressing ones.

Most Pressing Priorities

Most Pressing Priorities (Summary) In order of perceived importance: Building a strong senior management team Increasing enrollment Increasing graduation rates Strengthening the curriculum Increasing Alumni engagement

Most Pressing Priorities (Additional Written Comments) When asked to offer comments on items not already discussed, alums offered additional clarity about their responses: Use Leadership Skills to Strengthen Grambling Strengthen Financial Status Strengthen Academic Programs Engage Internal and External Constituents Strengthen the GSU Brand Strengthen Public Relations’ Capacity

Characteristics

Characteristics In order of importance: Proven leadership skills Effectively manages budgeting, human resources and customer service Strong understanding of academics Ability to form an effective management team

Characteristics (Additional Comments) When asked to offer additional comments on characteristics not already covered, alums offered the following: Student-Centered: Capacity to engage and relate with students (available and approachable) Leadership: Business-minded, with ability to negotiate and interact with the UofL Board and campus presidents (while pressing GSU priorities), companies, agencies and individuals

Proven Experiences

Proven Experiences In order of perceived importance; Successful in negotiating with the state on a university’s behalf Successful fiscal management of a university/organization Successful in leading strategic planning efforts Successful in obtaining external grants for the university

Proven Experiences (Additional Written Comments) Leadership: ability to make Grambling a priority, capacity to make difficult decisions Financial: proven ability to increase financial independence, secure external funding as well as implement financially sound and creative strategies Strong Leadership: Strong financial background, business acumen and strategic planning expertise

Additional Written Recommendations Ability to Engage Constituents Interacts with, communicates with and listens to students, faculty, alumni and knows how to build partnerships Commitment to Grambling and Its Future Puts Grambling first, strongly promotes Grambling to the UofL system, no personal agenda other than Grambling’s success, knowledge of and appreciation for Grambling’s legacy, capacity to strengthen GSU brand and long-term plans to remain in Grambling