Presidential Search Process

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, chair David W. Thompson has authorized the formation of two committees to conduct the search for Caltech's new president.

An eleven-member Search Committee will comprise faculty members from all six divisions and representatives from JPL, along with two members of the Caltech Board of Trustees. Four of the committee members are also Caltech alumni, representing the experiences and perspectives from the undergraduate and graduate programs. The goal of this committee is to broadly engage the Caltech community and solicit input on the Institute's next leader. This Committee will then seek, review, and recommend to the Selection Committee several eminently qualified candidates for the position of president. The Search Committee will work closely with the Selection Committee throughout the search process.

The 10-member Selection Committee will comprise members of the Caltech Board of Trustees and two faculty members. Six of the Selection Committee members are also Caltech alumni. The Selection Committee will interview candidates put forward by the Search Committee, and from that list, nominate a candidate for election by the full Board of Trustees.