DMACC Postpones On-Campus Presidential Interviews Due to Finalist Withdrawals

The Board of Directors at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) announced Tuesday that it is postponing on-campus interviews with the finalist candidates for its presidential search after two of the three finalist candidates recommended by its search committee suddenly withdrew their names from consideration.

"We feel very good about the quality of our third candidate, but we also have reservations about bringing only one finalist to Campus," said Kevin Halterman, president of the DMACC Board of Directors and chair of the presidential search committee. "We believe that for a job as complex and desirable as this one, our community deserves to hear from multiple candidates about their vision and leadership styles.

"While this is a disappointing development for our search, we are committed to getting the right candidate, even if it takes longer than we'd originally planned."

The Board will discuss the status of the search and its next steps with its search consultant, Dr. Larry Ebbers, at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 13. The Board will also consider its options for a potential interim presidency following President Rob Denson's retirement on December 30.

"Despite this temporary setback, we remain confident in the search process and the attractiveness of this job," said Halterman. "DMACC is a strong institution with outstanding students, faculty, and staff. They deserve another equally great president."

To learn more about DMACC's search for a new college president, visit president.dmacc.edu

For more information, contact:

Kevin Halterman, President

DMACC Board of Directors

[email protected]