Lebanon Valley College

PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH

Annville, Pennsylvania Lebanon Valley College

THE PRESIDENT The Board of Trustees of Lebanon Val- ley College invites nominations and applications for the opportunity to lead one of the most energized and highly re- garded regional liberal arts colleges in the Mid-Atlantic States. Lebanon Valley College is a remark- able place—student centered, academi- cally rigorous, and intellectually vibrant with strong liberal arts, pre-professional and professional programs. Founded in 1866 and located on a beautiful campus, it boasts accomplished faculty, highly successful Division III athletic teams, and dynamic co-curricular experiences. Full time undergraduate enrollment stands at approximately 1600 students, of which 25 percent are com- muters. Additionally, the College enrolls about 165 part-time undergraduate students and 289 graduate students. More information can be found at www.lvc.edu and at the following links: [Fact Book] LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE: AN OVERVIEW and [Key Indicators]. LVC offers a comprehensive curriculum pursue internship opportunities within LVC is strong and well positioned to based in the liberal arts, with a strong mix their major or through the Career Services increase its academic competitiveness of pre-professional and professional pro- Office. The College has a variety of funded and expand its demographic base. The grams, including thirty-four undergraduate sources to encourage student-faculty re- new President will be expected to craft majors and a range of minors, concentra- search in both the humanities and the sci- and implement a strategic vision that will tions and pre-professional options. LVC ences. build on the college’s recent accomplish- also offers graduate degree programs in LVC graduates have a strong record of ments [link to Recent Accomplishments], physical therapy, music education, science success in making a smooth transition from expand its resource base, and offer high education, and business administration. college to their professional lives. Over the impact learning experiences. This will The College is accredited by the Middle past three years, 80 percent of LVC gradu- allow Lebanon Valley College to con- States Commission on Higher Education, ates who responded to our annual survey tinue to transform student lives in prepa- National Association of Schools of Music, were employed full or part time within six ration for a diverse and changing world. Commission on Accreditation in Physical months of graduation, and 26 percent were We expect that the new President will assume office on or about July 1, 2012. Therapy Education and the Accreditation pursuing graduate or professional degrees. Council for Business Schools and Programs. Located in south central Pennsylvania, The College supports experiential learn- Annville, founded in 1799, is a small town ing through international study, intern- of approximately 5,000 people. It is 15 ships, student research and other scholarly minutes from Hershey and 45 minutes opportunities. LVC students take advantage from both Lancaster and Harrisburg, the of overseas study abroad programs in 12 latter serving as the state capitol. Philadel- countries around the world including se- phia, New York City, Baltimore and Wash- mester-long programs in Washington, ington, D.C., are each less than three hours D.C., and Philadelphia. Many students away by auto or train. LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE

Strategic Plan In 2009, the Board of Trustees adopted an updated Strategic Plan designed to remain in effect through 2016. The Board recognizes that strategic planning is a con- tinuous process, that achievement of goals must be measured periodically, and that goals must be challenged and revised as necessary. The Strategic Plan is guided by the overriding principle that LVC aspires to be Student Life Facilities the best regional liberal arts and pre-profes- The interrelatedness of student learning The LVC campus contains over 340 sional college in Pennsylvania. [link to and student life bridges the gap between the acres; campus life, including athletic facili- Strategic Plan] ‘in’ and ‘out’ of class experiences. Lebanon ties, is concentrated on approximately 150 Valley offers a large variety of programming acres. Over $74,000,000 has been invested Faculty and Staff options designed to prepare students for life in major capital projects over the past LVC has about 100 full-time faculty after college as well as to encourage students decade. LVC has adopted a capital renewal members, supplemented by a strong cohort to become involved in their community. For and planned maintenance program. The of adjunct faculty. Eighty-eight percent of example, Effective Development through Board of Trustees is acutely aware that while full-time faculty have earned a Ph.D. or Guided Education (EDGE) provides leader- a beautiful, attractive and modern campus is equivalent degree. Except for department ship development programs. Spiritual Life, important, effective programs that fulfill the chairs, most full-time faculty maintain a 4/4 Multi-Cultural Activities, Study Abroad, mission of the College are more important. teaching load. and Alumni Career Mentors provide oppor- LVC maintains a celebratory culture with tunities to extend LVC experiences far be- Financial Standing respect to excellence in teaching; it is the yond the classroom. LVC is financially sound, with annual most fundamental aspect of faculty per- LVC’s more than 85 clubs and organiza- operating revenues consistently in excess of formance evaluation. However, faculty tions include the Wig and Buckle Theater operating expenditures. LVC’s 2011–2012 members are also respected contributors to Company, the Concert Choir, and La Vie operating budget is $52 million. The annual their disciplines as active scholars and per- Collegienne, the weekly student newspaper. operating budget includes allocations for formers. [link to Faculty Work webpage] The modern Arnold Sports Center and programmatic initiatives as well as provi- Recent initiatives, such as the Arnold Expe- related facilities offer recreational opportu- sions for planned maintenance and capital riential Grants and the Pleet Initiative, pro- nities for students, faculty, and community improvements, additions to quasi-endow- mote faculty-student projects and support members. It also supports Intramural Pro- ment, and debt retirement. the notion of high impact experiences for grams and is the hub of a highly successful The freshman discount rate for the the student body. Division III Athletic Program. LVC is 2011–2012 academic year is anticipated to The College is also blessed with a strong unique in that 29 percent of the full time be 46 percent; controlling the discount rate team of general officers and administrators undergraduate student body participates in will be a challenge for LVC and for its peers who work collaboratively in support of in- intercollegiate athletics. in the coming years. Approximately 98 per- stitutional initiatives. Central Pennsylvania All these activities create a collaborative, cent of the full time student body receives is known for its stable and hardworking exciting environment in which LVC stu- some type of financial assistance. workforce, and LVC has been the benefici- dents live and learn. As of June 30, 2011, the total endow- ary of that work ethic. ment stood at $50,000,000. Long term debt stood at about $33,200,000. PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH

Lebanon Valley College Mission Lebanon Valley College is a small, private, liberal arts college. Its mission arises directly from its historical traditions and a relationship with the United Methodist Church. The College’s aim is to enable our students to become people of broad vision, capable of making informed decisions, and prepared for a life of service to others. To that end, we seek to provide an education that helps students acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and val- ues necessary to live and work in a changing, diverse and fragile world. Through both curricular and co-curricular activities, we endeavor to acquaint our students with humanity's most significant ideas and accomplishments, to develop their abilities to think logically and communicate clearly, to give them practice in precise analysis and effective performance, and to enhance their sensitivity to and appreciation of differences among human beings. Lebanon Valley College aspires to pursue this mission within a community in which car- ing and concern for others is a core value. We value strong and nurturing faculty interacting closely with students; encouraging individual student development; and affirm the interrelatedness of liberal learning and the ideal of vocation. We regard the cultivation of wisdom that is the capacity of judging rightly in matters of life and conduct, and a lifelong love of learning as the ultimate reward of the educational experience.

The College motto is, "You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." (John 8:32) LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH

Annville, Pennsylvania

LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES LVC’s next President will act as a visionary, boldly leading the College to enhance its visi- bility, increase its financial resources and advance its competitive position. To that end, we seek a president who will: • Promote academic excellence through curricular and co-curricular opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level within the context of the College mission statement. • Proactively identify and develop programs that differentiate LVC from peers, in full col- laboration with faculty and administration, and within the strong liberal arts context in which LVC is based. • Enhance the quality of student learning and faculty teaching through demonstrated strong support for the development of innovative pedagogical practices and state-of-the- art technology infrastructure. NOMINATIONS AND INQUIRIES • Promote an educational experience that prepares students to engage in a diverse and The presidential search committee global world by expanding the geographic, demographic and cultural scope of the stu- will begin a review of applications dent body as the College moves toward its enrollment goal of 1700 students. immediately and continue work until an appointment is made. To assure • Align enrollment management initiatives around bold, intentional marketing of the full consideration, applications LVC brand, built around LVC’s differentiated programs and unique culture. should be received September 28, • Ensure a price structure for an LVC education that is financially viable for LVC, is fair 2011, and include a letter of interest, and affordable to students, and enhances the number and quality of incoming full-time curriculum vitae and five professional students. references with e-mail and telephone • Increase financial resources through an aggressive fund-raising program. numbers. References will not be con- tacted without prior authorization from the applicant. Applications PRESIDENTIAL ATTRIBUTES should be sent electronically (MS To provide the leadership required to enhance the College’s academic and co-curricular Word or PDF format) to: programs, the next President must have a genuine and deep commitment to support [email protected] LVC’s mission and strategic plan. We have identified the following key attributes and characteristics: The search is being assisted by • Genuine interest and passion in support of liberal arts, pre-professional, and profes- Jamie Ferrare, Ph.D. sional education; Managing Principal AGB Search • Financial acumen with a demonstrated history of sound fiscal management coupled [email protected] with understanding of financial planning and budgeting process; 202-776-0854 • Experienced and enthusiastic ability to raise money and other resources on behalf and of LVC; Oscar Page, Ph.D. • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and lead change, while appreciating the Senior Consultant nuances and traditions of existing culture and tradition; AGB Search [email protected] • Significant and successful administrative or executive experience, with a collaborative 903-870-8303. leadership style that builds upon relationships and a sense of community and teamwork; • Ability to maintain a significant external focus and at the same time remain connected Lebanon Valley College is an Equal Opportu- to the campus community; and nity Affirmative Action Educator/Employer • Preferably, an earned terminal degree in his/her chosen field of study. However, all qual- ified candidates will be given serious consideration.