Presidential Search Listening Sessions
A critical early step in this process is engaging broadly with our community to ensure that the priorities, aspirations, and values of the university are fully reflected in the leadership profile for our next president. To that end, we are pleased to announce a series of listening sessions with our search consultants.
These sessions are designed to provide faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders with an opportunity to share perspectives on:
- The qualities, experiences, and leadership attributes most important in our next president
- The opportunities and challenges facing University of Puget Sound
- Our points of distinction that should be extolled to prospective candidates
Input gathered through these conversations will play a vital role in shaping the presidential leadership profile and guiding the recruitment and evaluation of candidates.
Listening Session Details
The search consultants from DSG will be hosting multiple sessions on campus on April 22 and April 23 to maximize participation. We hope you can attend one of the following sessions relevant to your constituent group:
Faculty Open Forum
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Thomas Hall, Tahoma Room
Staff Open Forum
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Thomas Hall, Tahoma Room
Student Open Forum
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
6:00-7:00 p.m. (with pizza!)
Wheelock Student Center, Upper Marshall Hall
General Open Session (for any campus member who is unable to attend their specific session)
Thursday, April 23, 2026
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Thomas Hall, Tahoma Room
Each session will be facilitated to encourage open dialogue in a collegial and productive environment. Participation is voluntary, and all perspectives are welcome.
Additional Ways to Share Input
We recognize that not everyone may be able to attend a session. Community members are also invited to contribute feedback through:
- A brief online survey that will be available on the university’s presidential search website later this month; and/or
- Email submissions: pugetsoundpresident@dsgco.com
University of Puget Sound Campus (For specific forum locations, see above)