LEADERSHIP SEARCH
Dean for the College of Engineering and Information Technology
Provost van Dulmen has convened a search committee to help identify the Dean of the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT). Qualified candidates will possess a distinguished record of academic leadership, a vision for the future of engineering and information technology education, and a commitment to inclusive excellence.
Isaacson, Miller is supporting this leadership search.
Search Committee Members
William “Bill” LaCourse, Chair
College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Dean
Mariajose Castellanos
College of Engineering and Information Technology
Undergraduate Program Director and Principal Lecturer, Department of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering
Kelsey Gray
PhD Graduate Student
Meyerhoff Graduate Fellow
Amy Heckhaus
College of Engineering and Information Technology
Manager and Chief of Staff
Kathleen Hoffman
College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Associate Dean for Faculty Advancement, and Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Vandana Janeja
College of Engineering and Information Technology
Associate Dean for Research, and Professor, Department of Information Systems
Anthony M. Johnson
College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Director, Center for Advanced Studies in Photonics Research; Professor, Department of Physics; and Professor, Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Deepa Madan
College of Engineering and Information Technology
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Claudia Pearce
College of Engineering and Information Technology
Instructor, Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, and former Senior Computer Science Authority, U.S. National Security Agency
Mercy Raji
Undergraduate Student, Computer Science
Center for Women In Technology Scholar
Maria C. Sanchez
College of Engineering and Information Technology
Director of the Engineering and Computing Education Program, and Professor of Practice, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Carolyn Seaman
College of Engineering and Information Technology
Director of the Center for Women in Technology, and Professor, Department of Information Systems
Alan Yeakley
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, and Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Systems
UPDATES
Updates will be provided as candidates are invited to campus so that community members may provide their input.
WORK PLAN
Understanding the Challenge
Launch and Scoping Meeting
Isaacson, Miller will lead a comprehensive review of the search process and timeline, including scheduling future meetings, while engaging with community members for their insights on the position’s challenges, opportunities, and objectives to develop the ideal candidate profile.
Isaacson, Miller will lead a comprehensive review of the search process and timeline, including scheduling future meetings, while engaging with community members for their insights on the position’s challenges, opportunities, and objectives to develop the ideal candidate profile.
September 2024
Finalize Position Profile and Search Schedule
Obtain final approval for the public document, confirm the search schedule, and solicit suggestions for potential sources and candidates.
Obtain final approval for the public document, confirm the search schedule, and solicit suggestions for potential sources and candidates.
October 2024
Narrowing the Field
First Presentation Meeting
IM will present potential candidates, including those who have been phone screened, and will also review contact lists generated through their networking efforts.
IM will present potential candidates, including those who have been phone screened, and will also review contact lists generated through their networking efforts.
Early November 2024
Interviews by Isaacson, Miller
Isaacson, Miller virtually interviews candidates and notes impressions and recommendations in preparation for second presentation.
Isaacson, Miller virtually interviews candidates and notes impressions and recommendations in preparation for second presentation.
November 2024
Second Preparation Meeting
IM will present candidates with whom they have had an extensive conversation with. The search committee will discuss and select a pool of semi-finalists for the search committee to interview.
IM will present candidates with whom they have had an extensive conversation with. The search committee will discuss and select a pool of semi-finalists for the search committee to interview.
Early January 2025
Selecting Finalists and Checking References
Semi-Finalist Interviews by Committee
Search Committee interviews candidates and provides recommendations for finalists.
Search Committee interviews candidates and provides recommendations for finalists.
Mid-January 2025
Checking References
Isaacson, Miller conducts extensive references on each candidate and reports findings to the Provost.
Isaacson, Miller conducts extensive references on each candidate and reports findings to the Provost.
January-February
Finalist Interviews and Visits
UMBC arranges meetings for the finalists with key stakeholders and/or senior staff, the hiring authority, equally evaluating each finalist and selling the organization.
UMBC arranges meetings for the finalists with key stakeholders and/or senior staff, the hiring authority, equally evaluating each finalist and selling the organization.
February
Final Decision
Selecting Cadidate
The Provost reviews all references and evaluation materials and selects preferred candidate.
The Provost reviews all references and evaluation materials and selects preferred candidate.
February-March
Negotiations, Offer, and Acceptance
IM assists, as appropriate, with the transition of candidate to employee.
IM assists, as appropriate, with the transition of candidate to employee.
March