Presidential Search
Dr. Jane Fernandes Announced as President
Thee former Guilford College President has been selected as the second female president — and first deaf president — in Antioch College’s 170-year history. Read the announcement.
A Community Process
The Antioch College Board of Trustees is committed to engaging us all in an inclusive, community-driven process. A series of community forums will be held to reflect on the attributes our community seeks in its next president which will help guide the work of the Presidential Search Committee.
Participate in the Transition Process
Virtual town halls for both the campus and alumni communities will be scheduled soon; please watch for announcements.
Please provide your input using the Presidential Transition Feedback Form
Stay up-to-date; read announcements on the Presidential Search Updates page
Nominations may be submitted here
Other comments and suggestions may be sent to presidentialsearch@antiochcollege.edu (please note, submissions to this inbox will reach the Search Committee, but we are not able to respond individually).
Search Committee Leadership
Ro Nita Hawes-Saunders
Search Committee Chair
Anita Brown
Committee Administrative Support
Search Committee Members
Tom Callahan ’89
Alumni
Michael Casselli ’87
Board of Trustees Faculty Representative, Alumni Board
Chris Chavers ’21
Board of Trustees Student Representative
Shelby Chestnut ’05
Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
Wakka Ciccone ’05
Staff
Gabrielle Civil
Former Faculty
Mila Cooper
Dean of Students, VP for Student Affairs
Shane Creepingbear ’08
Board of Trustees Staff Representative
Shalini Deo ’02
Trustee
Rick Detweiler
Former President, Great Lakes Colleges Association
Coco Gagnet ’18
Community Manager
Noah Greer ’22
Student
John Jacobs ’76
Trustee, Senior VP for Finance
Maureen Lynch
Chair, Board of Trustees
Kevin McGruder
VP for Academic Affairs
Susan Mayer ’79
Trustee
Sharon Merriman ’55
Trustee
Karen Mulhauser ’65
Trustee, Alumni Association President
Steven Thurston Oliver ’90
Alumni Board
Josue Salmeron ’06
Yellow Springs Village Manager