Letter from the Sheridan Board of Governors to Sheridan Community Members

On behalf of the Board of Governors and as Chair of the Presidential Search Committee, I am extremely pleased to let you know that the search has begun to identify the sixth President of the Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. The identification and attraction of an outstanding President is one of the most important endeavours of a Board, and we do not undertake this process lightly. We are committed to a successful search process and, with your support, we are confident of reaching our desired outcome. We have engaged The Caldwell Partners International as consultants for the search process. The Caldwell Partners International is a leading national executive search firm with a higher education search practice, and particularly deep experience at the Presidential level. To ensure that the Search Committee reflects and represents Sheridan's constituents, it has been determined that a Committee with the following composition will oversee the search:

• Several members of the Board of Governors, including the Board Chair
• A past Board Chair
• Two faculty representatives (one from Trafalgar Road / STC, and one from Davis)
• One representative from administration
• One representative from support staff
• Two student representatives (one from Trafalgar Road / STC, and one from Davis).

We are working with representatives of Sheridan's faculty, administration, support staff and student constituent groups to secure their recommendations for these key roles on the Search Committee. Members of the Search Committee will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement, and to devote considerable time and effort to this process over the next few months. The Search Committee will hold its first meeting on December 17th. The Search Committee will ensure that the Sheridan community has meaningful opportunities for input to the search process about the skills and attributes of our next President and about the search process itself. We will also be looking to you for suggestions and recommendations.

The Search Committee will make a commitment to keep the Sheridan community informed about the progress of the search. In particular, our web site will keep interested readers updated on the activity and progress of the Search Committee, within the limits of confidentiality necessary to a successful search. The Search Committee will be meeting twice a month over a period of about six months; we will update the community after each Committee meeting. I want to thank you for your interest and ongoing support of this important process. This is an opportunity for each of us to help encourage and attract exceptional candidates to the position. Sheridan has an excellent reputation and a strong record of achievement. We all have a leadership role to play in maintaining our position of leadership. With your input and perspective the Search Committee will fulfill its role in selecting the best candidate for Sheridan's next President. Sincerely,

Susanna D'Arcy Chair Board of Governors

Letter from The Caldwell Partners International to Sheridan Community Members

Dear Sheridan Community Members,

On behalf of The Caldwell Partners International, we are delighted to be partnering with you in the search for the sixth President of the Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, and we are looking forward to working with your Search Committee to assist in this important process. Sheridan has an excellent reputation that is well deserved and a history of accomplishments of which everyone should be proud. As we have walked through your hallways, we have felt a clear sense of enthusiasm among the students, faculty, administration, support staff, and volunteers.

The transition to a new President is an important juncture for Sheridan and there will be both challenges and opportunities for the new leader. An individual with impeccable leadership credentials who will resonate with Sheridan and its many constituents will have an excellent opportunity to make a difference and advance Sheridan's goals and aspirations.

We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and your Search Committee to find this leader. Our team offers the deepest track record of senior-level executive search across all sectors in Canada. We have extensive experience in higher education search from coast to coast. Our search professionals in our four offices across the country work together as a team so that we can provide the best service and results to our clients.

All members of our team are excited to be working with you to attract the best possible candidate for this key role. We are looking forward to speaking with you and hearing your thoughts on the desired profile for the next President. Over the next few weeks, we will be reaching out to Sheridan's many constituent groups and the broader community to seek your views on this important role. You are also invited to contact us with your thoughts at the phone number or e-mail below. We would like to say thank you for providing us the opportunity to be involved in your future.

Sincerely,

Heather Ring, Partner Anne Fawcett, Partner Megan Hibbert, Research Associate Lauren Schagen, Project Coordinator

The Caldwell Partners International (416) 920-7702 sheridan.president.search@caldwell.ca