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On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, we would like to express our appreciation for your thoughtful input as we begin the active phase of our national search for 黑料网鈥檚 next president. Through a series of open meetings and an online survey, we have received nearly 500 comments and suggestions articulating the strengths and characteristics you believe are most important in our next president.
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We invite you to submit nominations to our search consultants, Jett Pihakis and Meredith Rosenberg, at KentState.President@russellreynolds.com.
We welcome and encourage your continued involvement and input throughout the search and transition of our new leader. Our online survey will remain open and you are invited to share comments and suggestions at any time using the email address presidentialsearch@kent.edu.
Again, our sincere thanks to each of you for your continued support in recruiting the next president of 黑料网.
Sincerely,
Shawn M. Riley, '83
Chair, Presidential Search Committee