Quinnipiac University

Leadership

Presidential Search

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Leadership

Presidential Search

In August 2024, President Judy Olian announced that she will step down in the summer of 2025. The Board of Trustees has announced the Search Committee to identify and recommend the 10th president of Quinnipiac University.

Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nationally ranked university offering a diverse range of programs and courses, including our industry-leading dual-degree programs, to approximately 6,000 undergraduate and 2,700 graduate, law and medical students across 8 professional schools and our College of Arts and Sciences. Established in 1929, Quinnipiac offers a robust student experience and programming and top-notch Division I athletics. Quinnipiac prepares graduates as enlightened global citizens equipped for the challenges and opportunities of current and future careers. 

Overview of the Search Process

The university has retained Spencer Stuart, a global executive search firm, to assist in finding the next president. Learn more about Spencer Stuart

Opportunities to Give Your Input

Your valuable input is crucial to the success of this search. We encourage members of the university community to actively participate in the process. We want your point of view on the necessary qualities of the next president and the priorities for our institution.

 

Take the Survey

As part of the process to solicit input, Spencer Stuart has designed an online survey as one way to solicit input regarding the desired profile of the next president. 

Complete the survey online

 

Attend an In-Person Community Listening Session on September 9

On September 9, representatives from Spencer Stuart and the Board of Trustees will be on campus to actively seek feedback from the Quinnipiac community.

Please join us at one of these community listening sessions on September 9:

  • North Haven Community Listening Session

    • This session is for faculty, staff and students

    • 10:30-11:30 a.m.

    • North Haven Auditorium, MNH-101

  • Mount Carmel Community Listening Session

    • This session is for faculty and staff

    • Noon-1 p.m.

    • Mount Carmel Auditorium, CCE-101

  • Mount Carmel Community Listening Session

    • This session is for students

    • 2-3 p.m.

    • Mount Carmel Auditorium, CCE-101

While on campus, Spencer Stuart will also engage in small group meetings with representatives from the Management Committee, Leadership Council, Faculty Senate, Staff Council and the Student Government Association. 

Contact

Nominations and Questions

Please submit nominations for potential presidential candidates to QUPresident@SpencerStuart.com.

Updates

We are committed to keeping you informed throughout this process and will provide regular updates as we reach key milestones. Please contact PresidentialSearch@QU.edu with any questions. 

Search and Advisory Committees

A multi-stakeholder group comprising faculty, staff, and students consisting of recognized leaders from across campus will be announced shortly, to provide input to the search committee.

Chuck Saia ’91, MBA ’94, Chairman, Trustee since 2019

John C. Abella ’83, Vice Chairman, Trustee since 2010

Jeanna M. Doherty ’94, Trustee since 2024, Alumni Representative since 2021

Carlton L. Highsmith, Vice Chairman, Trustee since 2004

Marybeth L. Noonan ’82, Trustee since 2014

William C. Weldon ’71, Trustee since 1999, Chairman 2016-2020