Manchester College search committee calls for applicants for 14th president.

Manchester College, North Manchester, Ind., has opened its search for its 14th president. The college is seeking a leader dedicated to academic excellence, a motivator, and a fundraiser with financial savvy and an appreciation for the college's Church of the Brethren heritage. The 115-year-old liberal arts school is an independent, coeducational, accredited Church of the Brethren college with a student body of 1,170.

The new president is anticipated to take office July 1, 2005. Current president Parker G. Marden will retire on June 30, 2005, completing 11 years in the position. A 15-member search committee includes college trustees and faculty, plus representatives from the students, administrators, staff, alumni, and the community.

Deadline for nominations is March 15, with an application deadline of April 1. To request or submit nomination forms and other information, contact J. Bentley Peters, Chair, Presidential Search Committee, Manchester College, PO Box 12663, Fort Wayne, IN 46864; or e-mail search@manchestercollege.net; or access the presidential search website linked to www.manchester.edu.

Source: Newsline 2/06/2004
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