LVC offers a comprehensive curriculumbased in the liberal arts, with a strong mixof pre-professional and professional pro-grams, including thirty-four undergraduatemajors and a range of minors, concentra-tions and pre-professional options. LVCalso offers graduate degree programs inphysical therapy, music education, scienceeducation, and business administration.

The College is accredited by the MiddleStates Commission on Higher Education,National Association of Schools of Music,Commission on Accreditation in PhysicalTherapy Education and the AccreditationCouncil for Business Schools and Programs.

The College supports experiential learn-ing through international study, intern-ships, student research and other scholarlyopportunities. LVC students take advantageof overseas study abroad programs in 12countries around the world including se-mester-long programs in Washington,D.C., and Philadelphia. Many students

pursue internship opportunities withintheir major or through the Career ServicesOffice. The College has a variety of fundedsources to encourage student-faculty re-search in both the humanities and the sci-ences.

LVC graduates have a strong record ofsuccess in making a smooth transition fromcollege to their professional lives. Over thepast three years, 80 percent of LVC gradu-ates who responded to our annual surveywere employed full or part time within sixmonths of graduation, and 26 percent werepursuing graduate or professional degrees.

Located in south central Pennsylvania,Annville, founded in 1799, is a small townof approximately 5,000 people. It is 15minutes from Hershey and 45 minutesfrom both Lancaster and Harrisburg, thelatter serving as the state capitol. Philadel-phia, New York City, Baltimore and Wash-ington, D.C., are each less than three hoursaway by auto or train.

THE PRESIDENTThe Board of Trustees of Lebanon Val-

ley College invites nominations and ap-plications for the opportunity to lead oneof the most energized and highly re-garded regional liberal arts colleges inthe Mid-Atlantic States.

Lebanon Valley College is a remark-able place—student centered, academi-cally rigorous, and intellectually vibrantwith strong liberal arts, pre-professionaland professional programs. Founded in1866 and located on a beautiful cam-pus, it boasts accomplished faculty,highly successful Division III athleticteams, and dynamic co-curricular experi-ences. Full time undergraduate enroll-ment stands at approximately 1600students, of which 25 percent are com-muters. Additionally, the College enrollsabout 165 part-time undergraduate stu-dents and 289 graduate students. Moreinformation can be found at www.lvc.eduand at the following links: [Fact Book]and [Key Indicators].

LVC is strong and well positioned toincrease its academic competitivenessand expand its demographic base. Thenew President will be expected to craftand implement a strategic vision that willbuild on the college’s recent accomplish-ments [link to Recent Accomplishments],expand its resource base, and offer highimpact learning experiences. This willallow Lebanon Valley College to con-tinue to transform student lives in prepa-ration for a diverse and changing world.

We expect that the new President willassume office on or about July 1, 2012.

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LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE: AN OVERVIEW

Strategic PlanIn 2009, the Board of Trustees adopted

an updated Strategic Plan designed to re-main in effect through 2016. The Boardrecognizes that strategic planning is a con-tinuous process, that achievement of goalsmust be measured periodically, and thatgoals must be challenged and revised as nec-essary. The Strategic Plan is guided by theoverriding principle that LVC aspires to bethe best regional liberal arts and pre-profes-sional college in Pennsylvania. [link toStrategic Plan]

Faculty and StaffLVC has about 100 full-time faculty

members, supplemented by a strong cohortof adjunct faculty. Eighty-eight percent offull-time faculty have earned a Ph.D. orequivalent degree. Except for departmentchairs, most full-time faculty maintain a 4/4teaching load.

LVC maintains a celebratory culture withrespect to excellence in teaching; it is themost fundamental aspect of faculty per-formance evaluation. However, facultymembers are also respected contributors totheir disciplines as active scholars and per-formers. [link to Faculty Work webpage]Recent initiatives, such as the Arnold Expe-riential Grants and the Pleet Initiative, pro-mote faculty-student projects and supportthe notion of high impact experiences forthe student body.

The College is also blessed with a strongteam of general officers and administratorswho work collaboratively in support of in-stitutional initiatives. Central Pennsylvaniais known for its stable and hardworkingworkforce, and LVC has been the benefici-ary of that work ethic.

Student LifeThe interrelatedness of student learning

and student life bridges the gap between the‘in’ and ‘out’ of class experiences. LebanonValley offers a large variety of programmingoptions designed to prepare students for lifeafter college as well as to encourage studentsto become involved in their community. Forexample, Effective Development throughGuided Education (EDGE) provides leader-ship development programs. Spiritual Life,Multi-Cultural Activities, Study Abroad,and Alumni Career Mentors provide oppor-tunities to extend LVC experiences far be-yond the classroom.

LVC’s more than 85 clubs and organiza-tions include the Wig and Buckle TheaterCompany, the Concert Choir, and La VieCollegienne, the weekly student newspaper.

The modern Arnold Sports Center andrelated facilities offer recreational opportu-nities for students, faculty, and communitymembers. It also supports Intramural Pro-grams and is the hub of a highly successfulDivision III Athletic Program. LVC isunique in that 29 percent of the full timeundergraduate student body participates inintercollegiate athletics.

All these activities create a collaborative,exciting environment in which LVC stu-dents live and learn.

FacilitiesThe LVC campus contains over 340

acres; campus life, including athletic facili-ties, is concentrated on approximately 150acres. Over $74,000,000 has been investedin major capital projects over the pastdecade. LVC has adopted a capital renewaland planned maintenance program. TheBoard of Trustees is acutely aware that whilea beautiful, attractive and modern campus isimportant, effective programs that fulfill themission of the College are more important.

Financial StandingLVC is financially sound, with annual

operating revenues consistently in excess ofoperating expenditures. LVC’s 2011–2012operating budget is $52 million. The annualoperating budget includes allocations forprogrammatic initiatives as well as provi-sions for planned maintenance and capitalimprovements, additions to quasi-endow-ment, and debt retirement.

The freshman discount rate for the2011–2012 academic year is anticipated tobe 46 percent; controlling the discount ratewill be a challenge for LVC and for its peersin the coming years. Approximately 98 per-cent of the full time student body receivessome type of financial assistance.

As of June 30, 2011, the total endow-ment stood at $50,000,000. Long term debtstood at about $33,200,000.

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Lebanon Valley College MissionLebanon Valley College is a small, private, liberal arts college. Its mission arises directly

from its historical traditions and a relationship with the United Methodist Church.The College’s aim is to enable our students to become people of broad vision, capable of

making informed decisions, and prepared for a life of service to others. To that end, we seekto provide an education that helps students acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and val-ues necessary to live and work in a changing, diverse and fragile world.

Through both curricular and co-curricular activities, we endeavor to acquaint our stu-dents with humanity's most significant ideas and accomplishments, to develop their abilitiesto think logically and communicate clearly, to give them practice in precise analysis and ef-fective performance, and to enhance their sensitivity to and appreciation of differencesamong human beings.

Lebanon Valley College aspires to pursue this mission within a community in which car-ing and concern for others is a core value. We value strong and nurturing faculty interactingclosely with students; encouraging individual student development; and affirm the interre-latedness of liberal learning and the ideal of vocation. We regard the cultivation of wisdomthat is the capacity of judging rightly in matters of life and conduct, and a lifelong love oflearning as the ultimate reward of the educational experience.

The College motto is, "You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free."(John 8:32)

NOMINATIONS AND INQUIRIESThe presidential search committeewill begin a review of applicationsimmediately and continue work untilan appointment is made. To assurefull consideration, applicationsshould be received September 28,2011, and include a letter of interest,curriculum vitae and five professionalreferences with e-mail and telephonenumbers. References will not be con-tacted without prior authorizationfrom the applicant. Applicationsshould be sent electronically (MSWord or PDF format) to:LVC@agbsearch.com

The search is being assisted by Jamie Ferrare, Ph.D.Managing PrincipalAGB Searchjpf@agbsearch.com202-776-0854 and Oscar Page, Ph.D. Senior ConsultantAGB Searchocp@agbsearch.com903-870-8303.

Lebanon Valley College is an Equal Opportu-nity Affirmative Action Educator/Employer

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PRESIDENTIAL ATTRIBUTESTo provide the leadership required to enhance the College’s academic and co-curricularprograms, the next President must demonstrate passion for and be able to articulate support of liberal arts, pre-professional, and professional education, and must have a deep commitment to support LVC’s mission and strategic plan. We have identified thefollowing key attributes and characteristics:

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and lead change;

• Experienced and enthusiastic ability to raise money and other resources from multiplesources;

• Demonstrated executive leadership evidencing sound fiscal management coupled withunderstanding of financial planning and budgeting processes;

• Ability to enhance the reputation of the College by cultivating external relationships;and

• Preferably, an earned terminal degree in his/her chosen field of study. However, all qualified candidates will be given serious consideration.

LEADERSHIP PRIORITIESLVC’s next President will act as a visionary, boldly leading the College to enhance its visi-bility, increase its financial resources, and advance its competitive position. To that end, we seek a President who will provide leadership to:

• Promote academic excellence through curricular and co-curricular opportunities at theundergraduate and graduate level within the context of the College mission statement.

• Proactively identify and develop programs that differentiate LVC from peers, in full collaboration with faculty and administration, and within the strong liberal arts contextin which LVC is based.

• Enhance the quality of student learning and faculty teaching through demonstratedstrong support for the development of innovative pedagogical practices and state-of-the-art technology infrastructure.

• Promote an educational experience that prepares students to engage in a diverse andglobal world by expanding the geographic, demographic, and cultural scope of the student body as the College moves toward its enrollment goal of 1,700 students.

• Align enrollment management initiatives around bold, intentional marketing of theLVC brand, built around LVC’s differentiated programs and unique culture.

• Ensure a price structure for an LVC education that is financially viable for LVC, is fairand affordable to students, and enhances the number and quality of incoming full-timestudents.

• Increase financial resources through an aggressive fundraising program.