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YSU Board of Trustees starts search for next president of university

By Kelcey Norris Mahoning Matters
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University Photo by William D. Lewis 2019

During a special meeting yesterday, the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees appointed four members to find the university’s next president.

Trustees Chuck George, Anita Hackstedde, Joe Kerola and Laura Lyden were picked to serve on the Presidential Search Guidance Committee
Trustees Chuck George, Anita Hackstedde, Joe Kerola and Laura Lyden were picked to serve on the Presidential Search Guidance Committee YSU

Trustees Chuck George, Anita Hackstedde, Joe Kerola, and Laura Lyden were picked to serve on the Presidential Search Guidance Committee.

“For a vibrant future state, it must no longer be business as usual; we must implement bold and innovative strategies and tactics to distinguish YSU in an increasingly hyper-competitive higher education future state,” said George.

George was appointed vice president of the board and the committee convener.

Here’s a rough outline of their goals:

  • Recommend a search firm to the board next month, with the search commencing in the summer;
  • The guidance committee will consult the board and select candidates to be considered as finalists.
  • “Campus constituencies, as well as a Finalist Consideration Committee composed of multiple constituencies, will provide input on the finalists as determined by the board;
  • The board intends for the designated president to begin in the role no later than fall 2024.”

The next regular board of trustees meeting is June 22.

Learn more about the members here.

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