The Search Process Presented by: Betty Connolly

Structure of a Search Advertisement Committee – Qualifications – Rating Instrument – Assessment of Candidates – Questions Phone Interview Visit Recommendation

Role of Search Committee Represent Campus – Be Positive Affirmative Action Even Playing Field Committee member Conduct Search Final Recommendation

Role of Chair Leadership Set time lines Monitor interview questions schedule Paperwork

Privacy Issues Meetings Virtual Blackboard Chat-discussions

Reading Resumes Requirements Experience Gaps Electronic version

Conducting Phone Interview Internal Candidates Interview-outcome Questions to ask Salary Discuss Process – Schedule: room/phone/food

Pre-Visit Checklist Three candidates Call HR Packet of Information – SUNY Canton – Canton Itinerary Meeting Schedule Directions Anticipated Weather Coming Alone?

Reference Checks Get permission Who to ask – Previous employer Other names What to ask Written vs. verbal

Campus Visit Formal Interview Presentation – Advance notice – Technology needs – Audience – Target Audience

Campus Visit (con’t) Tour – Technology – Labs as appropriate – Library – Gem Car – Area Other Meetings – HR - benefits, travel forms – Dean/Provost/VP - reappointment, promotion, tenure/support – Realtor – Dinner/Lunch-sub committee

Best and Worst Practices Subjects to Avoid Representing Campus – Campus community/family – Urban vs. Rural 6.5 mil/150 miles 2006