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The Board of
Regents and the Presidential Search Committee of
Texas Southern University invite nominations and
applications for the position of President. The
President serves as the chief executive officer
of the institution, reporting to the Board of
Regents, according to policy set by the Board of
Regents.
Texas Southern
University, a special purpose institution for
urban programming has a history that dates back
to 1927. On March 3, 1947, the Texas State
Senate of the 50th Legislature passed Senate
Bill 140 providing for the formal establishment
of the institution, including a law school, to
be located in Houston. Thus was born Texas State
University for Negroes; its name changed on June
1, 1951 to Texas Southern University.
TSU’s current
academic curriculum offers over 120
baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degree
programs in ten schools and colleges. Texas
Southern is heralded for its pioneering spirit,
having been the first Historically Black College
and University (HBCU) to house a law school and
is one of only two comprehensive HBCUs in the
world. It distinguishes itself as one of the
leading producers of African American scholars
in the nation, with a current enrollment of more
than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students
from across the world and has awarded more than
38,000 degrees during its history. Although the
University was initially established to educate
African Americans, it has become one of the most
ethnically diverse institutions in Texas.
Texas Southern
University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and
Doctoral degree programs in the following
academic colleges and schools: the College of
Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences; the
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; the
College of Science and Technology; the College
of Education; the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland
School of Public Affairs; the Tavis Smiley
School of Communication; the Thurgood Marshall
School of Law; the Jesse H. Jones School of
Business; the College of Continuing Education;
and the Graduate School. Other programmatic
emphases are found in the Center for Excellence
in Urban Education, the Center for
Transportation Training and Research, the Center
on the Family, and a variety of special programs
and projects. Currently, Texas Southern is
staffed by 516 faculty members and 571 support
personnel. More than 11,000 students,
representing ethnically and culturally diverse
backgrounds are currently enrolled at the
University. Texas Southern University is
situated on 150 acres in the heart of downtown
Houston, America’s fourth-largest city.
Characterized by a diverse population, vibrant
business climate, an outstanding performing and
visual arts community and arguable unparalleled
quality of life, Houston not only maintains its
position as the world’s energy capital but has
also become a global center for industries
focusing on state-of-the-art technology,
aerospace, petrochemicals, electronics,
manufacturing and software development.
TSU presents an
outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and
resourceful leader in higher education who, as
the chief executive officer, will exercise broad
responsibilities for the academic, student,
financial and administrative aspects of the
institution. The president plays an integral
role in developing and articulating the vision
of the University to the greater Houston
community.
Qualifications:
The next President of Texas Southern University
must be an exceptional individual who has
demonstrated competence, leadership and
integrity. The candidate must exhibit:
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honesty and integrity as a hallmark;
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proven financial management skills in a public
forum setting;
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the ability to formulate a clear, compelling
purpose and stay on purpose with courage;
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a demonstrated power of humility and charisma
in articulating TSU’s vision/mission
to all constituencies;
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kindness, compassion and justice in achieving
paramount results;
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a consensus builder with exemplary
communication and listening skills;
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a demonstrated collaborative style between
persons at various levels;
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an experienced and sustained commitment to
fund raising;
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the ability, desire and commitment to
leadership development; and,
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an understanding and appreciation of higher
education.
Requirements:
The candidate must present outstanding
accomplishments in his/her chosen field of
endeavor while commanding the full respect and
admiration of his/her peers in life
achievements.
Texas Southern University is an equal
opportunity, equal access employer
