Presidential Search

The Presidential Search Advisory Committee is established under TAMUS policy by Chancellor John Sharp and is chaired by the Texas A&M System Regents’ Chairman, Elaine Mendoza.

TAMUS System Policy 01.03 describes the process by which presidents are selected in the A&M System. The Board of Regents establishes a President Search Advisory Committee with the following responsibilities, as specified in System Policy 01.03.

• The committee shall determine the candidates’ academic, administrative, and business abilities
• The committee may interview candidates as a part of its selection process. Interviews should be conducted on the basis that the confidentiality of the process is critical to its ultimate success.
• The committee shall submit to the board, through the chancellor, a list of no fewer than three candidates in no rank order.
• The board shall determine which candidates (if any) will be interviewed by the board prior to naming a finalist(s). If none of the names submitted by the committee is satisfactory to the board, the board may either name a new committee or proceed to select a finalist(s) under such other procedures as it may deem proper and appropriate at its sole discretion.
• The board shall not be limited under any circumstances to only consider candidates previously vetted by the advisory committee.

To assist the committee, the A&M System contracts with one or more search firms. The search firm assists the committee in identifying suitable candidates and providing relevant information for the committee’s consideration. In so doing, the search firm hosts open forums, conducts interviews of key leaders, and cultivates interest in the position among qualified candidates.

It is expected the process will be completed spring 2021.