COD seeks public input on presidential search

College of DuPage is asking both college and community members to weigh in on the qualities they would like to see in the school's next president.

The college will host two public forums to gather input. COD's Presidential Search Committee has asked former WFLD-TV journalist Anne Kavanagh to lead two sessions to receive ideas at 4 and 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, in the Student Services Center, Room 2206, on the college's main campus, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.

"All are welcome to describe their ideal," Kavanagh said. "We have three rules: We are talking about COD's future, not its past. We prefer specifics. And we will focus on education, administration and interpersonal relationships."

There is no "right" or "wrong" answer. All sessions will be recorded. Ideas can be submitted on paper if preferred. The college will live-stream the sessions so community members can watch at home and send in their ideas via email to PresSearchInput@cod.edu.

"My job is to keep the conversation moving so COD hears from as many people as possible," Kavanagh said. "The committee will build a profile based on these expressions that will serve as a goal or ideal for the search."

Some search committee members and trustees are expected to attend to hear the public's ideas firsthand.

"I am honored to assist COD in this important next step toward its very bright future," Kavanagh said.

Questions about the input sessions also may be addressed to PresSearchInput@cod.edu. For information, visit the Presidential Search page at cod.edu/presidential_search.