Presidential Search Update
TO: Capital University Community
FROM: Steve Bahls, Presidential Search Chair; Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
DATE: April 7, 2025
RE: Presidential Search Update
I write to provide you with an update on the search for the next president for Capital University. I am pleased to report that there was a very strong response to the outreach and recruitment efforts for the search, which resulted in a large pool of talented applicants with broad and varied backgrounds and experiences. Many of the candidates stated that they were attracted to Capital because of its compelling mission, outstanding programs, and its location in Columbus.
The Search Committee met last week to identify a group of outstanding candidates to invite for initial interviews. We are extremely pleased with the quality and depth of experience of these candidates. We will continue our work over the next several weeks, conducting multiple rounds of interviews and performing the kind of due diligence you might expect with a presidential search.
While the Search Committee continues to observe strict confidentiality to protect those who are engaged in the search, be assured that we are dedicated to the important task and common goal of identifying an exceptional new leader for Capital.
I will continue to share additional news about the search as the process unfolds.
Thanks to the Capital community for advancing Capital’s programs and reputation in a way that has attracted such a large pool of talented candidates.