The Presidential Search Committee has chosen Parker Executive Search to assist in finding the next UO president, according to Around the O.

The national firm has experience in higher education as well as Fortune 500 companies and not-for-profit organizations. The University of Oregon also has prior experience working with the firm: Parker Executive Search aided in the search for an athletics director in 2012 as well as a dean of the School of Education during the summer of 2014.

The committee, chaired by Trustee Connie Balmer, will identify potential candidates and share their recommended finalists with the Board of Trustees.

In the past week the committee, as well as the Presidential Advisory Group, has been holding forums to receive community input regarding the new president.

Upcoming forums include a Eugene community forum from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, in the Browsing Room in the Knight Library, and a Portland area community forum from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the White Stag Building, 70 NW Couch St.

You can also email PresSearch@uoregon.edu or take a survey here to contribute ideas and thoughts to the committee.

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