- Directs the work of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) including the Executive Vice President and CFO, the Vice President for Academics, the Vice President for Advancement, the Vice President for Enrollment, the Vice President for Athletics, and the Vice President for Student Life.
- Ensures that the College’s operations meet the accreditation requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- Coordinates with the vice presidents in the hiring of new faculty and staff to ensure that all new hires are qualified, competent, and a good fit with the mission and values of Emmanuel College.
- Reviews academic programs to determine how well programs are meeting student needs, market demands, and return-on-investment requirements.
- Participates in professional organizations and in personal professional development activities through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), the Georgia Independent Colleges Association (GICA), the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II (NCAA), and others.
- Collaborates with the SLT to review and strengthen the undergraduate curricula and grow the College’s fully online programs, both undergraduate and graduate.
- Represents the college to alumni, donors, potential donors, churches, schools, businesses, and other constituents.
- Strengthens and promotes the image of the college to church, community, state, region, and nation.
Executive Brief
President
Emmanuel College
Introduction
On behalf of Emmanuel College, thank you for considering this important opportunity. This Executive Brief contains an overview of the institution, the opportunity, the role, and information specifically designed to aid your consideration and exploration of this opportunity.
This prospectus is not intended to be a comprehensive document as some of the material may be updated along the way. We will keep you informed of any new developments throughout the search. Should you have any questions or require further clarification at any time during the process, we are close by if you need anything at all.
My best,
Michael Nichols, Ed.D.
Partner, Education
About Emmanuel College
Emmanuel College (EC) is located in the historic Northeast Georgia town of Franklin Springs. Founded in 1919, EC provides students with academic and spiritual values that enrich their lives and the lives of those around them. Currently, students come from 30 states and 22 countries around the world. More than 25 denominations are represented in the student body. Emmanuel is one of the nation’s most affordable private colleges with tuition 49% below the national average. EC Serve is a campus organization that provides opportunities for students to be involved in Christian service domestically and internationally. EC Impact provides leadership opportunities for students.
Awards & Accolades:
- Recognized as a Top 50 "Best Regional College" by U.S. News & World Report for the 10th consecutive year (41st)
- Recognized as a "Best Value College" by U.S. News & World Report (11th)
Mission
Emmanuel College is a community of Christ-centered higher learning that integrates faith, learning, and living with a biblical worldview and fosters spiritual, intellectual, and professional growth.
History
Emmanuel College opened its doors on January 1, 1919, under the name of Franklin Springs Institute. The founder, Reverend George Floyd Taylor, had long desired to begin an institution of higher learning that promoted Christian values. Following the Great Depression, the school closed temporarily in 1931.
The IPHC reopened the school as a high school and junior college in 1933 and gradually progressed from a small community school to a modern, influential junior college. In 1939, the name of the institution was changed to Emmanuel, meaning “God with us.”
The present campus quadrangle was developed in the 1950s, and a focus was placed on the recruitment of excellent faculty members as well as gaining formal accreditation. In 1967, the Emmanuel Junior College was approved for accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). In the early 1970s, a four-year School of Christian Ministries was established and accredited by the American Association of Bible Colleges.
Many campus improvements followed in the 1980s, including the construction of two new residence halls and the Wellons Science Resources Center, as well as the completion of the John W. Swails Convocation Center. Major changes in academic programs accompanied the accreditation of the College as a four-year institution by SACSCOC in the 1990s.
By the early 2000s, significant efforts were being made to enhance the campus by expanding academic and athletic programs and by improving the quality of campus life through new residence halls and athletic facilities. The Shaw Athletic Center was constructed as well as two new residence halls to complete Roberson Commons.
Emmanuel College continues its affiliation with the IPHC and has distinguished itself as an exemplary Christian college with a unique blend of quality education and spiritual values. Students who graduate from Emmanuel are not only prepared to make a living, yet they are also inspired and equipped to become Spirit-led world changers!
Academics
Emmanuel College offers an excellent educational experience featuring small class sizes that facilitate highly interactive learning and a low student-to-teacher ratio that ensures students receive personalized attention. Emmanuel’s professors are personally invested in student success and are known for mentoring their students in and out of the classroom.
Students can select from nearly 40 undergraduate and graduate programs. To learn more about academics at EC, click Degrees and Programs.
Life at Emmanuel College
Campus Life
Emmanuel has a beautiful 150-acre campus surrounded by state parks and other local attractions. The College is conveniently located near Athens and Atlanta, Georgia. Clemson and Greenville, South Carolina are also close by.
Throughout the year the College is host to numerous events, camps, and recreation both for students as well as the Franklin Springs community. Major campus facilities include the Shaw Athletic Center, a state-of-the-art facility utilized by athletes, students, and community alike. The 40,000 square-foot athletic center was completed in 2012 and houses a fitness center, an aquatics center, a bowling alley, basketball and volleyball courts, an indoor track, locker rooms, and an athletic training center.
Student Life
Some of the most impactful experiences at Emmanuel happen outside the classroom. The residential community provides opportunities to enrich the college experience with lasting relationships, environments for spiritual and personal growth, and an opportunity to cultivate a positive transition into a chosen career field. Over 25 student organizations provide opportunities for leadership, spiritual growth, special interests, and fun.
More than half of Emmanuel’s student body lives on campus. Residence Life is a dynamic and exciting part of the College. To learn more, click Residence Life.
Spiritual Life
Spiritual Life at Emmanuel is about living out the meaning of the College name: God with us. EC is a life-with-God college. EC designs events, opportunities, and a personal growth environment that encourages students to participate in a community of authentic followers of Christ. The spiritual climate is vibrant and helps students build biblical views of God, self, and others with the overall aim of contributing to their spiritual formation. Through small groups, corporate gatherings, classroom learning, spiritual disciplines, and mentoring, the goal of spiritual formation is accomplished. To learn more, click Spiritual Life.
Athletics
EC is a member of Conference Carolinas and competes in NCAA Division II. Offering more than 30 varsity sports for both men and women, EC Athletics provides numerous spiritual, social, and athletic growth opportunities for student-athletes. To learn more, click Athletics.
The Location - North Georgia
Emmanuel College is surrounded by state parks and other local attractions, including Victoria Bryant State Park, Lake Hartwell, Tugaloo State Park, Currahee Mountain, Lake Russell, Tallulah Gorge, and Tallulah Gorge State Park. The rural setting is in the piedmont region of Georgia which is in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Trails, waterfalls, and outdoor recreation are minutes from campus. Great urban centers including Atlanta and Greenville are about an hour’s drive. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is only two hours away, and the beaches of Georgia and South Carolina can be reached in just over four hours.
Franklin Springs
Athens, Georgia
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Tugaloo State Park
Atlanta, Georgia
Lake Russell
The Role & Opportunity - President
Opportunity for the President
To build on the solid foundation in place and lead the next season of growth, Emmanuel College is seeking its tenth President to provide leadership, vision, and oversight for all aspects of the college. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the President will take office at an opportune time in the life of Emmanuel College. Among the priorities is a future focus beyond the horizon of the current strategic plan which reimagines the collegiate enterprise and courageously leads faculty, staff, and students to continually improve faith, learning, and living experiences.
Role of the President
The President, as the Chief Executive Officer of Emmanuel College, leads all college educational and administrative affairs, communicates and collaborates with the Board on relevant matters, and serves as the key spokesperson for the College. The President reports to the Board of Trustees and leads the senior leadership team while wholeheartedly supporting the mission and values of the College.
Institutional Opportunities
The President will provide leadership for institutional opportunities through vision, planning, collaboration, transparency, and decision-making. These opportunities include:
- Resource development. The President will shape a robust plan to attract financial and human resources to enhance quality and achieve desired outcomes. Among them is the expansion of the College’s endowment.
- Distinction. The President will champion innovative ways to differentiate the College from its competitors, including reinforcement of the Christian message within modern culture, enhancement of the College’s brand, innovation in teaching to improve learning, and reinforcement of faith and learning integration.
- Enrollment growth. The President will facilitate a comprehensive plan for increasing enrollment overall with a focus on online and commuter growth.
- Student success. The President will guide the senior leadership team to evaluate, improve, and extend the student experience and the persistence framework for greater effectiveness and better student outcomes.
- Business model. The President will lead an evaluation of the College’s revenue and expense assumptions to reimagine the business model and make changes that improve margins and establish greater financial health.
Portfolio of the President
Characteristics of the President
- Decisive. Exhibits flexible, solution-oriented, goal-focused decisiveness.
- Visionary. Articulates a compelling vision for the College to unite employees, students, trustees, alums, donors, and other stakeholders around that vision.
- Relational. Nurtures relationships with students, employees, trustees, donors, and other constituents.
- Communicator. Communicates effectively and leads open, collegial discussions even when topics are difficult and controversial.
- Innovative. Thinks creatively and promotes new and creative ideas while exhibiting outstanding judgment and a commitment to excellence.
- Experienced. Provides a proven track record that validates skills in assessment, analysis, governance, and fiscal management, and that demonstrates knowledge of current conditions and trends in American higher education.
Qualifications of the President
- The next president must be fully devoted to Christ, must possess integrity and strong character, and must demonstrate a deep personal faith that aligns with the EC mission statement, core values, statement of faith, lifestyle expectations, and civic values.
- Ten years of successful, increasingly responsible leadership within higher education, business, ministry, or the non-profit arena which demonstrates:
- Understanding of the complexities of higher education
- Productive talents and skills
- Collaboration and a strong work ethic
- Ability to organize and inspire people in the pursuit of mutual goals
- Understanding of sound business practices
- Proven success in fundraising
- Humility, courage, resilience, and persistence
- An earned, terminal degree is preferred.
- Extensive experience in higher education is preferred.
Applications and Nominations
Applications and nominations will be accepted until a President is appointed. Applicants should submit a resume or CV and a letter of interest addressed to the Emmanuel College President Search Committee immediately and before May 20, 2023. All nominations, expressions of interest, and applications will be handled with complete confidentiality and may be submitted directly to:
Michael Nichols, Ed.D.
Partner, Education
+1 (904) 629 7555
mnichols@boyden.com
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Dennis M. O'Connor
Senior Associate, Research
+1 (678) 441 9600
doconnor@boyden.com
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Robert Travis
Managing Partner, Atlanta
+1 (678) 441 9600
rtravis@boyden.com
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Daniel C. Grassi
Managing Partner, Atlanta
+1 (678) 441 9600
dgrassi@boyden.com
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Emmanuel College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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