The first phase of the presidential search is well underway. The presidential search committee will be hosting a series of forums to gather input from the community on what it wants to see from its next president.

Events include:

A student forum:  7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, EMU Gumwood room
A faculty and staff forum: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, EMU Walnut room
A Eugene area community forum: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, Knight Library reading room
A Portland area community forum:  5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, White Stag Building, 70 NW Couch St.

University trustee and chairwoman of the search committee Connie Ballmer said “These public forums are a way for stakeholders and constituent groups to share with the committee thoughts about key characteristics, experiences and skills the next president should have,” Connie Ballmer, university trustee and chair of the search committee said in Around the O.

“In addition, they provide an opportunity for people to make direct nominations and learn about the process.”