{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Small College America","title":"Inside the Presidential Search Process: Jay Lemons President of Academic Search","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1572,"description":"Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Dean Hoke, and I’m joined by my co-host, Kent Barnds.  Kent:  Joining us today is Dr. L. Jay Lemons, President of Academic Search since 2017, following 25 years as a college president in both public and private higher education. He previously served as President of Susquehanna University and as Chancellor of the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, leading both institutions through significant periods of growth and institutional advancement. A committed advocate for leadership development, Dr. Lemons works closely with new and aspiring presidents through programs with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Council of Independent Colleges, and the American Academic Leadership Institute. His experience guiding institutions and mentoring senior leaders shapes his work at Academic Search, where he supports colleges and universities in identifying and developing effective leadership. Jay is also the Podcast host of Leaders on Leadership, which you can find on Apple, Spotify, and many others. Interview Questions are projected 27-30 minutes. We expect to ask six questions. About 4-5 minutes per questionQuestion 1: From Presidency to Search LeadershipDean: Jay, you spent 25 years as a college president before moving into executive search. What did you learn about the presidency only after you started helping boards hire presidents?  • What do presidents misunderstand about boards?Question 2: The Changing PresidencyKent: When you became president in the early 2000s, the job looked very different from what it does today. What has changed most dramatically? Question 3: The Small College Reality CheckDean: Small private colleges face enrollment volatility, tuition discount pressure, and demographic headwinds. When boards begin a search today, how honest are they about their institution’s financial and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/znlC7CX69qE7r5pUJE2XJslxrx-kQRnGqXvS0RvbqbM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMjAw/ZTk5Nzg4NDA4ODlj/NjI1MzgwOTJjYTY5/MmUzYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}