March 8, 2011

The committee tasked with finding the next UM System president selected a search firm Monday to aid in the hunt for the university’s next chief executive.

The UM System presidential search committee, which added 20 new members last week, named Greenwood/Asher & Associates as the firm of choice.

“We’re pleased to have two former professors and university presidents who own this firm lead our search,” Board of Curators Chairman Warren Erdman said in a news release. “Jan Greenwood and Betty Asher have more than 30 consultants and affiliates who also have a solid understanding of the needs of higher education. They will provide valuable support as we cast a wide net in search for the best local Missouri, national and international candidates.”

Asher had attended Friday’s search advisory meeting.

The team of consultants has completed more than 1,000 searches for a number of higher education institutions, academic health centers, intercollegiate athletics and nonprofit and for-profit businesses. Among these searches are for the UM-Kansas City and Missouri University of Science and Technology. The firm was responsible for former UM System President Elson Floyd’s relocation to the presidency of Washington State University.

The firm also offers consulting and training for a vast range of topics.

“There’s a lot of buzz out there already on this search,” Greenwood said in the news release. “The former president of the University of Missouri System leveraged his business leadership to position the enterprise well in this tough economy, and that caught the attention of a lot of people. We think the university is well-positioned as a result to attract another greater leader for this System.”

The contract between the System and the firm is about $120,000.

“In addition to finding great candidates, Drs. Greenwood, Asher and their colleagues will help us streamline and facilitate the search process in a cost-effective way,” Erdman said. “They have a strong track record of winning repeat business from their clients, and they have an extensive database and network of contacts.”

The search has been in process since mid-January when former System President Gary Forsee resigned from the position. UM System General Counsel Steve Owens is filling the position but has continually expressed no interest in permanently pursuing the position.

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