The Western Dakota Board of Trustees, in partnership with executive search firm Hazard, Young, and Attea (HYA), has initiated this national search with a strong focus on community input. A stakeholder survey launched earlier this month provides the campus community and external partners an opportunity to share their perspectives on the qualities and qualifications desired in WDTC's next leader.
The search process includes multiple focus group sessions with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and community partners. These discussions, combined with survey responses, will help develop a comprehensive leadership profile for the position.
Key timeline milestones include active recruitment through March 31, followed by candidate review and selection in April. A public announcement is planned for May, ensuring the new President is prepared to assume their role by July 1, 2025.
"This inclusive approach to our presidential search reflects our commitment to finding a leader who will embrace our institution's values and guide us into the future," said Dr. Willard, Chair of the Western Dakota Technical College Board of Trustees.
The position posting can be found at: https://hyasearch.com/job/president-rapid-city-sd/.
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About Western Dakota Technical College
Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) was established in 1968 and is the only technical college serving the western South Dakota region.
WDTC offers more than 40 programs in a variety of fields, including Business and Computers, Construction and Manufacturing, Energy and Environmental Technologies, Health Sciences, Legal and Public Services, and Transportation Technologies.
Ninety-nine percent of Western Dakota Technical College's most recent graduates are working, continuing their education, or are enlisted in the military per the WDTC 2023 Placement Report. There were 353 respondents out of 399 graduates surveyed. [*Placement information is derived from graduate surveys, faculty-collected data, placement surveys started six months after graduation, and the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation. Overall placement rate is figured by: (responding graduates employed, continuing education, or in military service)/(responding graduates who are seeking employment). The number of program graduates are unduplicated by CIP code.]
Western Dakota Technical College faculty, staff, and administration focus their efforts on helping students gain the skills and experiences they need to succeed. Through hands-on learning, internships, and industry partnerships, WDTC students graduate ready to make a real and immediate contribution to their employers and to their communities
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