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Orientation for Committee

This is general training for any person preparing to serve as a member of a newly appointed search committee.  It provides a general overview of the role and responsibilities of search committee members.
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Equal Opportunity/Diversity Brief For Committee

Since we all have blindspots, we are all biased in some way, and we all have conscious and unconscious preferences, this training is designed to help us be as fair as possible when screening and evaluating candidates.
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New Committee Member Training

If you are new to higher education, or just new to serving on a search committee, this information is designed to familiarize you with the search committee process.
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Search Committee Chair Training

The Committee Chair is responsible for managing the entire search process.  Tools and resources on this website, and the enclosed training materials are designed to make this process easier and more professional.  
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Search Committee Member Training

The duties and responsibilities for members of a search committee are provided here.  Additionally, expert advice and other resources are included to ensure that you make a positive contribution to the success of the search.
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Appointing Authority Training

How to select a committee chair, charge a committee, monitor the process, and get the right support from HR are among the many training topics covered in these materials designed for the Appointing Authority.
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Board Member Training

Governing board members often do not have any experience within higher education and therefore are less familiar with the traditions of shared governance, as well as how it affects the search committee process.  This training provides Board members with a review of the process, particularly when serving on committees to select a chief executive.
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HR Professionals Training

Human Resource Professionals are responsibile for facilitiating the search committee process.  This material outlines the responsibilities of HR professionals to include, training, equipping, supporting, and monitoring the activities of Committees.
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EEO/Affirmative Action/Diversity/Equity Officer Training

Equal opportunity and Diversity professionals ensure that our searches are forthright and inclusive.  Training and suggested materials are provided here for EEO professionals.
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Ex-Officio Members Training

Ex-Officio members are non-voting members trained to serve on committees to provide  support and oversight for committee activities. 
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All Other Committee Members Training

On occasion alumni, students, community leaders, or other professionals are invited to participate in the search committee process.  Training materials enclosed are designed to ensure they are fully aware of their responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the experience of serving on a search committee.
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Additional Training Resources

Web Seminars

Live Web Seminars (webinars) and prerecorded programs are both available on this site and provide a library of training materials in nearly every aspect of a search.

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On-Campus Training for Faculty and Staff (We Come To You)

Our hallmark training progam is the Better Search Committees process.  We can deliver it on your campus, or tailor make a program for faculty only, administrators, managers or any population you would like to train on your campus.  Just call us, we have a cadre of experts who can share their expertise with you.

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Training By Topic

In addition to training designed for each participant in the process, on this website you will find training materials that are particular to each step of the search process, such as recruiting, advertising, interviewing, background checks, etc.
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Interviews with Experts

Here you will find links to numerous experts in the field of higher education search and selection who will provide information, advice, and training materials designed to help you conduct a more professional search.
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