Davenport University hires search firm for next president

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 9, 2008 – Davenport University has contracted Isaacson, Miller, one of the nation’s top executive search firms, to assist in the search for its next president.

The search is being conducted by a team comprising the executive committee of Davenport University’s board of directors and other board members. The search committee is working to have a new president appointed by the start of Davenport’s next fiscal year, July 1, 2009. Isaacson, Miller representatives are scheduled to begin meeting with Davenport’s search committee and other university representatives this week. 

“Our growing campus, the increasing quality of academics, and a curriculum that prepares both traditional and adult students for in-demand careers make the presidency of Davenport University an attractive opportunity for the right candidate," said Ken Yerrick, a university board trustee who is chairing the search committee. “Considering the foundation in place and our potential going forward, we will be diligent in our careful and thorough search for the ideal president to lead Davenport University to the next level.”

Isaacson, Miller has assisted many of the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities, including Boston College, Harvard University, New York University and the University of California at Berkley. Recently, the firm assisted Grand Valley State University in the search that resulted in the appointment of its current president. 

"We believe Isaacson, Miller offers a distinctive combination of experience and commitments that will help Davenport University achieve an exceptional outcome," said Gale Merseth, vice president and director at Isaacson, Miller. "Davenport’s focus on providing practical education for students seeking careers in business, technology and health professions aligns very well with our mission and experience." 

Davenport University – the only Michigan-based private university specializing in business, technology and health professions – serves an enrollment of approximately 11,000 students at its campus in Grand Rapids, locations throughout Michigan, and online. Davenport focuses on innovative, practical and affordable education and offers graduate and undergraduate programs. More information is available at www.davenport.edu