Chancellor Search
Chancellor Search
The Board of Trustees has announced that the search is underway for the next Chancellor of Lone Star College. Applications and nominations for the position of Chancellor of Lone Star College are currently being accepted until the position is filled.
The target date for applications is: May 17, 2023
If you have any questions or suggestions, or would like to make a confidential inquiry, please contact:
Cecilia Cervantes, Ph.D. ACCT Search Consultant
Ceciliayl@outlook.com, (651) 795-1992 (mobile)
Julie Golder, J.D. ACCT Vice President of Search Services JGolder@acct.org, (202) 384-5816 (mobile)
Timeline – Chancellor, Lone Star College
| Late March 2023 | Announcement of Chancellor search and request sent to employees to complete survey that will inform the search process and development of the Chancellor profile. |
| April 2023 | Employee Search Advisory Committee Meeting #1: Training and Orientation. Board of Trustees to discuss, edit, and finalize the Chancellor Profile. Profile posted on lonestar.edu and acctsearches.org; ACCT to commence local, state-wide, regional, and national recruitment. |
| May 17, 2023 | Target Date for applications. Position remains open until filled. |
| Early June 2023 | Employee Search Advisory Committee Meeting #2: Search Advisory Committee meets to discuss and select confidential semifinalists. |
| Late- June 2023 | Employee Search Advisory Committee Meeting #3: Confidential interviews with semifinalists. Employee Search Advisory deliberates and forwards finalists to Board of Trustees for further consideration. |
| Early July 2023 | Final candidates interview with the Board of Trustees, participate in public forums, tour campuses, and meet with constituent groups. |
| Late July 2023 | Board of Trustees meets to select a sole finalist and announces the next Chancellor of Lone Star College. After this announcement, the Board waits 21 days to vote on the Chancellor’s Contract. |
| Late August 2023 | Anticipated approximate start date for next Chancellor of Lone Star College. |
Employee Search Advisory Committee
| Elizabeth Bueno | Coordinator/PSSA President |
| John Burghduff | Faculty |
| Roger Chambers | Dean |
| Jennifer Chiotti | Faculty Senate President |
| Ginger Fray | Faculty Senate President |
| Dave Gaer | Dean |
| Melissa Gonzalez | President, LSC-Kingwood |
| Seelpa Keshvala | Executive Vice Chancellor, CEO Online Campus |
| Bennie Lambert | Vice President Student Success |
| Faye Lee | Dean |
| Magdalena Mendoza-Stark | Vice President Student Success |
| Jennifer Mott (Chair) | Chief Financial Officer |
| Connor O'Sullivan | Executive Director |
| DeReese Reid-Hart | Vice President Instruction |
| Reyna Tippetts | Dean |
| Quentin Wright | President, LSC Houston North |
How to Apply
This is a confidential search process. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than May 17, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.
To apply go to http://www.acctsearches.org and upload your documents.
Candidates will need to have the following information or materials available to complete the application:
1. A letter of application (not to exceed 5 pages) that succinctly addresses the opportunities and challenges identified in the Chancellor Profile and demonstrates how the candidate’s experience and professional qualifications prepare them to serve as the Chancellor of Lone Star College.
2. A current resume including an email address and cellular telephone number.
3. A list of eight references: example, two to three supervisors, two to three direct reports, and two to three faculty and/or staff members from current and former institutions.
For additional information, nominations or confidential inquiries please contact:
Cecilia Cervantes, Ph.D., ACCT Search Consultant
Ceciliayl@outlook.com, (651) 795-1992 (mobile)
Julie Golder, J.D., ACCT Vice President of Search Services
JGolder@acct.org, (202) 384-5816 (mobile)