National University President Search

National UniversityPRESIDENT SEARCH

Forty years ago,National Universityopened the doors ofhigher education toa large and diversesegment of nontraditionallearnerswith education thatmet their needs and fittheir lifestyles. Today,National Universitycontinues to meetthe needs of 21stcentury students.

PRESIDENt SEARCH –NATIONAL UNIVERSITYThe Board of Trustees of the NationalUniversity System invites nominations,applications, and expressions of interestfrom potential candidates for the positionof president of National University.Founded in 1971, National University is the secondlargestprivate, nonprofit institution of higher educationin California and among the largest in the United States.With 23,000 full-time equivalent students and 135,000alumni, National University is dedicated to makinglifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging, andrelevant to a diverse population of students. Five schoolsand one college—the College of Letters and Sciences;the School of Business and Management; the School ofEducation; the School of Engineering, Technologyand Media; the School of Health and Human Services;and the School of Professional Studies—offer over 100graduate and undergraduate degrees, and 22 teachercredentials at more than 50 locations throughoutCalifornia and across the nation. A leader in onlineeducation, National University offers more than 70degree programs via the Internet.In 2011, National University received reaffirmationof its accreditation through 2019 from the AccreditingCommission for Senior Colleges and Universities of theWestern Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).National University has been accredited since 1977 by theWASC Senior Commission, the accrediting body for alluniversities and colleges in California, Hawaii, Guam, andthe Pacific Basin. The recent reaffirmation of National’saccreditation is the longest extension in the University’shistory. As a result, National University’s next Capacityand Preparatory Review will be scheduled in fall 2019,followed by an Educational Effectiveness Review inspring 2021.National University is headquartered in La Jolla, California.

NationalUniversitymakes lifelonglearningopportunitiesaccessible,challenging,and relevantto a diversestudentpopulation.THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SYSTEMNational University is the flagship institution of the largerNational University System, which was established tomeet the emerging challenges and demands of educationin the 21st century. The System is uniquely aligned toconnect a diverse population of students to a network ofinnovative educational programs that are relevant to theirlives, careers, and the marketplace and are delivered in aformat that respects competing life priorities. Dr. Jerry C.Lee has served as the System’s Chancellor since it wasfounded in 2001. In addition to National University, theaffiliates of the National University System are John F.Kennedy University; National University International;the Division of Pre-College Programs, consisting ofNational University Virtual High School and NationalUniversity Academy; Spectrum Pacific Learning; andWestMed College. Entities related to the System includethe National University System Institute for PolicyResearch, the National University Golf Academy, andthe Center for Integrative Health.The National University Board of Trustees overseesNational University and plays an integral role in shapingthe quality and character of the University and theaffiliates of the System as well as steering their futurecourse. Trustees are recognized leaders in theircommunities and individually respected in the fields ofbusiness, education, the law, and the arts. The Board meetsthree times a year at National University headquarters inLa Jolla, California to assess University goals and theprogress toward achieving them.

THE PRESIDENT OFNATIONAL UNIVERSITYThe Board of Trustees of the National University Systeminvites nominations and applications for President ofNational University.National University seeks an innovative thinker who is avisionary, entrepreneurial leader with the following set ofcharacteristics and experience:• earned terminal degree• demonstrated leadership in higher education• familiarity with accelerated-pace learning environments• experience with online education• understanding of financial operationsThe next President of National University will have theopportunity to provide leadership to a group that iscontinually developing improved delivery systems thatachieve the core values of Quality, Accessibility, Relevance,Accelerated Pace, Affordability and Community.The President is the chief executive officer of theuniversity and should have a clear vision of the futureof higher education and be able to plan and execute thecontinued growth and expansion of National University.Diversity Rankings• First in California in granting master’sdegrees in education to Native Americans• First in California in granting master’s degrees inpsychology to African-Americans and Hispanics• Second nationally in granting master’sdegrees to minorities• Second nationally in granting master’sin education to Hispanics• Second in California and 12th nationallyin granting master’s degrees to women• Second in California in granting master’s degreesto Hispanics and first in granting master’s degreesto African-Americans• Second California in granting master’sdegrees in all disciplines to minorities• Second in California in grantingoverall master’s degrees• Second in California in granting master’s degreesin all disciplines to Native Americans(Sources: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, HispanicOutlook in Higher Education, Diverse Issues in Higher Education)

Rankings• First in the nation among colleges anduniversities that offer online programs• Second-largest private, nonprofit institutionof higher education in California(Sources: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System,Online Education Database)Financial StabilitySince 2002, the University’s assets have risen from $162million to more than $644 million. National University’scurrent operating budget is more than $193 million; theUniversity’s real estate holdings are valued at $105.9million, and National has an unrestricted net asset valueof $595 million with no debt.Accomplishments• In each of the past 12 years, National University hasprepared more credentialed teachers than any other singleinstitution of higher education in the state, according tothe Commission on Teaching Credentialing.• An established leader in educating California’steachers, National University holds student teachingcontracts with more than 1,000 California school sites.• National University has been named one of America’s“Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities”by Military Advanced Education Magazine.• The University has been named one of the “Great Collegesto Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education.• National University has consistently surpassednationwide benchmarks measuring the level ofacademic challenge at four-year colleges anduniversities, according to data from the NationalSurvey of Student Engagement.• National has an agreement with the CaliforniaCommunity College System offering scholarshipopportunities and a seamless transfer of credits forcommunity college students.

APPLICATION PROCEDUREInquiries, nominations, and applications maybe submitted electronically in total confidence.Review of applications will begin immediatelybut should be submitted no later than March 15,2013, to assure timely consideration. Applicationmaterials should include a letter of interest, acurriculum vitae, and full contact informationfor three references. Applications should besubmitted to NUPres@agbsearch.com.This search is being assisted by AGB Searchconsultant, Robert W. Lawless, Ph.D. Pleasedirect all inquiries to rwl@agbsearch.com or(806) 799-1329 or (918) 284-1395.Interested individuals are encouraged to visit thewebsite for National University at www.nu.edu.A position profile for the President may be foundat www.agbsearch.com under “Current Searches.”w w w . n u . e d u