1. The Search Process Presented by: Betty Connolly

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

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

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

5. Privacy Issues Meetings Virtual Blackboard Chat-discussions

6. Reading Resumes Requirements Experience Gaps Electronic version

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

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

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

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

11. 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

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