The King's Connection Magazine Volume 23 Number 1//Summer 2012 | Seite 12

Faculty news King’s seeks a new president By Bill Diepeveen, Chair Board of Governors T his past year, our President Dr. Harry Fernhout advised the board of governors that he intends to retire in July 2013. We accepted the news with regret, yet we also give thanks for the excellent leadership he has given to King’s during his tenure. In his seven years at King’s, Dr. Fernhout has led the development of a comprehensive five-year Strategic Plan and created a decentralized leadership structure in a positive climate of support and recognition. He has been an effective spokesman for our Independent Academic Institutions sector with government officials and departments, secured federal infrastructure funding and presided over the highest fall enrolment ever. Dr. Fernhout has also created an environment where students are welcomed and encouraged to engage him in discussions knowing that they will be heard and their input respected. In response to his upcoming retirement we have set up a team and a process to begin the search for a new president. The process is being guided by a special presidential search committee comprised of Board representatives, faculty, staff, students and alumni that is assisted by Dr. Tony Diekema, the former president of Calvin College. PASSIONATE ABOUT FAITH-BASED EDUCATION? SO ARE WE. The King’s University College is searching for a new president. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, King’s offers a unique and exciting opportunity for innovation and collaboration. We’re looking for our next president, a bold, forward-thinking strategist, an individual of evident faith who looks forward to the challenge of leading King’s into the next phase of development. To learn more, visit kingspresident.ca 12 ///The King’s Connection /// Summer 2012 A special website has been set up www.kingspresident.ca to provide potential candidates and the community with current information relating to the process. I invite you to check it out, and to help us spread the word about our search. We also have placed ads in select Christian and academic publications, and sent out bulletin announcements to churches. This is an exciting time in the history of King’s. God has blessed us richly in the past by providing the leadership we required. As we seek to find a new president we once again turn to Him for His leading. I invite you to join us and the larger King’s community in this search. Please pray for the process and that God will lead the person of His choosing to this position. If you are aware of someone who might be an excellent candidate please advise me by emailing me [email protected]. Questions, suggestions and other inquiries may be directed to Dr. Diekema, consultant to the Search Committee, at 1-800-661-8582 or [email protected]. Thanks in advance for remembering us in your prayers, for your ongoing support to King’s and for helping us spread the word, or passing on suggestions. Questions, suggestions and other inquiries may be directed to Dr. Diekema, consultant to the Search Committee, at 1-800-661-8582 or [email protected].