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Elusive and illusive diversity factors in the presidential searches of three North Carolina community colleges: a document analysis

by Tieren B Scott

This study explored the presidential search and selection processes conducted between 2014 and 2016 by three North Carolina Community Colleges. All three institutions have completed their search processes and hired a president sometime between 2014 and 2016. To understand the hiring processes of the three colleges, and the importance of making a good faith effort in the outreach and recruitment of women and minority candidates for the position of president, a document analysis of materials related to their presidential search processes, recommendations and advice from reputable search organizations, and the presidential search processes of other community college systems, was done. Manuals, organizational recommendations, timelines, and meeting minutes were reviewed. In addition to these documents, an examination of the racial and gender make-up of the final domain of selected candidates, board of trustees, and search committees, was done.