Presidential Search

In October 2025, Elmira College president, Dr. Charles W. Lindsay, announced his plan to retire at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 academic year.  The College's Board of Trustees are scheduled to meet for their regular fall meeting on Saturday, November 1, after which information on the presidential search will be shared. On-going updates on the search process, including the search committee, leadership profile, timeline, and opportunities for the EC community to participate in the search process as well as celebrations for Dr. Lindsay, will be shared on this page. 

 
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Leadership Profile

The 16th President of Elmira College will support the mission of Elmira College as they lead the College into its next phase of growth and innovation. A full leadership profile will be shared once finalized.

 
Search Committee

  •  George H. Winner, Jr. (Committee Chair), Trustee Chair 
  • Nanette Smith Callihan ’79, Trustee and alumna 
  • Paula Lee Hobson, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Engagement 
  • Johanna Knickerbocker ’26, Student Association President 
  • Dr. Charles Mitchell, Professor of American Studies 
  • Dr. Matt Seybold, Associate Professor of American Literature and Mark Twain Studies 
  • Chad Thorley ’02, Trustee and alumnus 
  • Clare Cantrill van den Blink ’93, Trustee Vice Chair and alumna 
 
Anticipated Timeline

November 1: Board of Trustees Meeting

 

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