Stephen Sundborg, S.J., formally announces his decision to step down as Seattle University’s 21st president in June 2021, at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 academic year.
Board of Trustees Chair Nicole Piasecki announces the formation of a search committee representing faculty, staff, students, alumni, members of the Jesuit community and the community at-large.
Spring 2020
The campus community is invited to participate in listening sessions and offer feedback on the skills, experiences and qualities critical to the role of Seattle University’s next president
Informed by stakeholder input, a position profile is created and working with the search firm WittKieffer a comprehensive and inclusive national search is conducted.
Fall 2020
Members of the search committee hold off-site interviews with semi-finalist candidates.
Up to three finalists are brought to campus for interviews. All members of the campus community are invited to attend open forums with the candidates and provide feedback.
The search committee makes its recommendation to the Board of Trustees, and the board makes the final decision on SU’s next president.
