Search work plan presented to guide Virginia Tech presidential search

May 11, 2026

Isaacson, Miller presented a multi-phase Search Work Plan that outlines steps from launch and stakeholder scoping to candidate interviews, finalist visits, reference checks and final negotiations; the committee discussed next steps and website launch.

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Greg Esposito of Isaacson, Miller presented the Search Work Plan (Attachment 1), which lays out stages including "Understanding the Challenge," a launch meeting, scoping meetings with stakeholders, candidate networking and screening, two committee presentations (a preliminary "work in progress" and a later "Candidates" presentation), semifinal and finalist interviews and reference checks, finalist campus visits, and negotiation and transition support.

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