Presidential Search

- Hon. Elizabeth Ortiz, co-chair of the search committee; associate justice, R.I. Family Court
- Steve Smith, co-chair of the search committee; educational consultant, Steve Smith Consulting, LLC
- David Caprio, chairman of the Council on Postsecondary Education
- Michael Mello, member of the Council on Postsecondary Education
- Marcy Reyes, member of the Council on Postsecondary Education
- Mazin Adam, president, CCRI Faculty Association; professor of art & design
- Kim M. Barker, president, CCRI Foundation; executive vice president and chief legal officer, Bally’s Corporation
- Jude Tomasino, president, CCRI Professional Staff Association
- Alicia Anthony, Esq., associate, Howe & Garside, Ltd.

AGB Search will be the professional executive search firm to assist the council in recruiting, screening, and evaluating candidates for the position of president of Community College of Rhode Island.

THE SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED.

The Rhode Island Council of Postsecondary Education, in conjunction with the Association of Governing Boards (AGB Search), a national search board, is conducting an online survey to seek feedback from faculty, staff, students, adminsitration, and alumni to make your voice heard in the search for its next president.  
 
AGB Search is a professional executive search firm that assists the Council in recruiting, screening, and evaluating candidates for the position of president of the Community College of Rhode Island. 
 
Your responses to this survey will remain anonymous and will not be shared in any way that will identify you. All survey results will go directly to AGB Search. AGB Search plans to summarize common themes surfaced through this survey and other listening sessions for development of the leadership profile. 
 
Thank you in advance for your participation. Your contributions are valued and will be instrumental as we move forward with the process.

The Rhode Island Council of Postsecondary Education is pleased to announce a series of listening sessions, scheduled from February 7 to February 13, as part of its comprehensive presidential search process. These sessions are an opportunity for the CCRI community and stakeholders to share their insights and expectations for the college's next leader.

The listening sessions will be virtual and conducted by AGB Search, a professional executive search firm that assists the Council in recruiting, screening, and evaluating candidates for the position of president of the Community College of Rhode Island. Please mark your calendars and join the session you wish to attend.

CCRI Faculty

Friday, February 7 - 1:00pm-2:00pm EST

Monday, February 10 – 3:00pm-4:00pm EST

 

CCRI Staff

Tuesday, February 11 – 11:00pm-12:00pm EST

Thursday, February 13 – 2:00pm-3:00pm EST

 

CCRI Students

Thursday, February 13 – 12:00pm-1:00pm EST

 

Community/CCRI Foundation Trustees/CCRI Alumni

Monday, February 10 – 5:00pm-6:00pm EST

The Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education invites nominations and applications for the position of President of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI).

As the state’s only public community college, CCRI serves as the gateway to higher education and career pathways for thousands of students each year. The next President will lead a dynamic institution dedicated to student success, academic excellence, and workforce innovation. With a focus on improving outcomes, expanding partnerships, and strengthening institutional effectiveness, CCRI seeks a visionary and collaborative leader to build upon the college’s rich history and drive it toward an even brighter future.

Founded in 1964, CCRI offers 98 academic programs leading to an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Associate in Applied Science Technical Studies (AAS-TS), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), diploma, or certificate across its four major campuses and two satellite campuses.

A complete leadership profile, along with additional information about CCRI, may be found here.

Nominations and Applications

To ensure full consideration by the Community College of Rhode Island – President Search Committee, applicants should apply by April 22, 2025. 

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

-A detailed letter of interest that addresses specifically how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications intersect CCRI’s qualifications and listed strategic priorities outlined in this profile;
-A curriculum vitae; and
-Five professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers, including their relationship to the candidate. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the candidate.

All application materials should be in PDF format and submitted through the AGB Search portal system at: Community College of Rhode Island - President.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: [email protected].

Nominations and confidential inquiries should be directed to:

Fred Moore, J.D./MBA
Senior Executive Search Consultant
[email protected] / (712) 299-2544

Jeanne Jacobs, Ph.D.
Executive Search Consultant
[email protected] / (937) 470-9068