news-category: Presidential Search 秀色短视频-Webb Announces Formation of Presidential Search Committee By Office of University Communications On April 17, 2025 University Appoints Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni and Trustees to Help Select Next GWU President BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擮fficials at 秀色短视频-Webb University have announced the formation of the committee that will guide the search for the institution鈥檚 14th President. Dr. William M. Downs, who served 秀色短视频-Webb from 2019 to 2025, left in February to prepare for his new role as president of Campbell University. The Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn Jr. According to the Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn Jr., GWU Board of Trustees Chair and chair of the Presidential Search Committee, the group will work in conjunction with Myers McRae to help secure qualified leaders as candidates for the position. A nationally-recognized executive search firm, Myers McRae has a proven track record for identifying highly qualified and trustworthy leadership for higher education institutions. With locations in Hartsville, S.C., and Atlanta, Ga., the firm鈥檚 proprietary database, which represents all 50 states and beyond, has more than 150,000 prospects. 鈥淭he Board of Trustees and I are excited to announce the formation of the Presidential Search Committee, tasked with identifying and recommending the 14th president of 秀色短视频-Webb University,鈥 Littlejohn shared. 鈥淭his committee, comprised of members representing the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, Student Government, alumni, and community stakeholders, reflects the University鈥檚 commitment to Christian faith, transparency, and accountable leadership in this critical selection process.鈥 Littlejohn emphasized, 鈥淭here is no doubt that each committee member will take the time and effort to do what鈥檚 necessary to identify the best candidates for the president of 秀色短视频-Webb University. I ask that you pray for us, as we listen to and depend upon the guidance of the Holy Spirit throughout this process.鈥 The team from Myers McRae will visit 秀色短视频-Webb鈥檚 campus in May to host listening sessions. More information will be provided about these sessions when it becomes available. Members of the GWU Presidential Search Committee include: Chair: The Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn Jr., GWU alumnus, Board of Trustees Chair and Pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Shelby Trustee members: David Brinkley Ed Cook, GWU Alumnus Verhonda Crawford-Diehl, GWU Alumna The Rev. Dr. Christopher Gash, GWU Alumnus Dr. Ashley Lowery, GWU Alumna Faculty members: Dr. Cal Robertson, Professor of Biblical Studies, School of Divinity Dr. Mischia Taylor, GWU Alumna, Dean and Assistant Professor of Marketing, Godbold College of Business Staff members: Candice Thomas, Administrative and Special Events Coordinator, Staff Council Co-Chair Benjamin Flournoy, GWU Alumnus, Coordinator for the Learning Resource Center Dr. Josh Parrott, GWU Alumnus, Vice President and University Chaplain for Christian Life and Service Community: Rev. Aaron Hinton, GWU alumnus, Pastor of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, N.C. 秀色短视频-Webb Student Government Association: Paul McElearney, Student Body President Search Firm: Myers McRae Updates on the search process will be offered here as information becomes available. 秀色短视频-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., 秀色短视频-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at 秀色短视频-Webb.edu.
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