Search For New Moraine Valley President Narrowed Down To 3 Finalists

PALOS HILLS, IL — Moraine Valley Community College’s presidential search committee has narrowed the list down to three finalists for consideration as the college’s next president.

The finalists include Dr. Pamela Haney, vice president of academic affairs at Moraine Valley; Dr. Michelé Smith, vice president of Workforce Solutions at Harper College; and Dr. Evon Walters, president of Northwest Region for Community College of Allegheny County. Candidate photos, candidate surveys and resumes are posted on the college’s search webpage.

The community is invited to participate in open forums to learn about the candidates and ask questions. They will be held simultaneously in person in the Moraine Room in Building M, 9000 College Parkway, Palos Hills; of online via Webex, at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the following dates:

May 8 - Dr. Walters (provide feedback for Dr. Walters by completing his candidate survey).

Dr. Evon Walters, president of Northwest Region for Community College of Allegheny County.

May 10 - Dr. Smith (provide feedback for Dr. Smith by completing her candidate survey).

Dr. Michelé Smith, vice president of Workforce Solutions at Harper College

May 11 - Dr. Haney (provide feedback for Dr. Haney by completing her candidate survey).

Dr. Pamela Haney, vice president of academic affairs at Moraine Valley

Complete details, including links to finalist surveys, are available on the college’s search webpage.

The Webex link can be accessed here. The webinar number is 2620 552 7891, and the password is mvcc511webinar.

The national search for the college’s sixth president began in February after current president Dr. Sylvia Jenkins announced her retirement, effective June 30 after serving 11 years in the role. The presidential search is conducted at the direction of the board of trustees with the support of the Pauly Group — an academic search consulting firm. Position duties, responsibilities and qualifications were developed in conjunction with the college’s executive leadership team, faculty, staff, administrators, students and supporters.

The Board of Trustees is expected to select a presidential candidate at its May 16 meeting. The college will publicly announce the successful candidate at a later date.