Desired Qualifications
for the Next Wheaton College President

The President of Wheaton College is the chief executive officer and
reports to the Board of Trustees. The President will be expected to
articulate and exemplify the mission of the College and the values of
Christian higher education. The starting date is July 1, 2010.

Theological
	Trinitarian, Christocentric, with an unwavering commitment to the authority of Scripture
	Fully embraces the Statement of Faith, its Preamble, and the Community Covenant
	Firmly evangelical, affirming the historic theological commitments of the College
	Understands and values the legacy, history, ethos, and foundational core values of the College
	Theologically astute and able to engage the theological issues of the day
	Deals with nuance and complexity while holding fast to essentials
	Relates graciously and effectively to the entire evangelical spectrum, as well as to those in other theological traditions

Spiritual
	Mature in Christ with a vibrant and contagious faith
	A person of integrity, authenticity and transparency
	Marked by humility, possessing the heart of a servant
	Demonstrates the fruit of the Spirit
	Committed to the ministry of a local church
	Welcomes responsibility for the spiritual atmosphere on campus
	Models the integration of faith, life, and learning
	Secure in his or her calling and identity in Christ; accepts and responds to criticism in a godly way

Academic
	Has a passion to serve the faculty and students
	Respects the intellectual task and the life of the mind
	Is a lifelong learner with intellectual curiosity and vitality
	Has an earned doctorate from a respected academic institution
	Embodies the liberal arts ideal

Experience
	Demonstrated administrative experience, including working with an involved board
	Teaching experience at an institution of higher education
	Demonstrated ability to build a team and work effectively with people
	Has a working knowledge of finance
	Demonstrated fundraising ability; accepts responsibility for securing financial support

Leadership Style
	Able to lead, inspire, and encourage
	Initiates fresh thinking and new ideas
	Able to shape and articulate a vision and rally the campus and constituency around it
	Delegates appropriately and effectively
	Approachable, a good listener
	Collaborates, values people and their giftedness
	Makes difficult decisions in a way that is firm, consistent, and fair
	Demonstrates pastoral qualities of empathy, discernment, counseling, and discretion
	Able to engage the world with confidence and to be a torch-bearer for Christ and His Kingdom
	Able to win hearts as well as arguments; has a firm center, but soft edges

Communication Skills
	Thinks clearly, speaks effectively, and writes well
	Relates easily to a broad spectrum of people—especially students, faculty, and staff
	Able to appropriately represent Wheaton locally, nationally, and internationally
	Able to read people and audiences

Commitment
	To embrace and articulate the preeminence of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom in the life, spirit, and outcomes of the College
	To maintain excellence in the traditional liberal arts, theological and biblical studies, strategic applied fields, and the graduate school
	To foster an environment conducive to the holistic development of students
	To champion ethnic, economic, and gender diversity
	To prepare students for global engagement
	To strengthen Wheaton’s focus as a teaching and mentoring institution, while encouraging solid scholarship
	Able to commit to 10-15 years of service
	A spouse and family fully supportive of the work and ministry

Application Process

Candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of candidacy that
responds to the opportunities and attributes presented in this profile, a complete resume or CV, and the names and contact information of five references (for future contact, after notifying candidate). All application materials are strictly confidential and should be sent electronically to presidentialselection@wheaton.edu or mailed to PSC, Janet Snezek, P.O. Box 1265, Wheaton, IL 60187.

Campus Profile

The Board of Trustees of Wheaton College invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for the position of President. Dr. Duane Litfin will be retiring from the position after 17 years of distinguished service to the College. With only seven presidents in its almost 150-year history, Wheaton College has now begun the selection for its eighth.

About Wheaton
Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL) is a Christian liberal arts college, committed to evangelical Christian faith and rigorous academic inquiry. Wheaton’s mission statement expresses the stable and enduring identity of the College. All the purposes, goals, and activities of the College are guided by this mission: Wheaton College exists to help build the church and improve society worldwide by promoting the development of whole and effective Christians through excellence in programs of Christian higher education. This mission expresses our commitment to do all things “For Christ and His Kingdom.”

Students
Our 2,400 undergraduate and 500 graduate students come from 50 states, 39 countries, and represent more than 55 church denominations. Forty-nine percent of the students are female, fifty-one percent of the students are male. Wheaton students are incredibly talented, capable and distinct in their desire to grow intellectually and to grow in Christ. They are serious about their commitment to Jesus Christ and demonstrate it by a high degree of involvement in ministry, and by participation in groups that foster spiritual growth. They have come to live in Wheaton’s unique environment—a campus where intellectual stimulation and creativity coexist in an atmosphere focused on Christian community.

Trustees
The Board of Trustees is a self-perpetuating board of 20 persons. Without the dedicated leadership of our Trustees, Wheaton College would be a much different institution than it is today. Under the direction of these outstanding men and women, the College has preserved a solid spiritual, intellectual, and financial base for nearly 150 years.

Faculty
At the heart of Wheaton College lies a strong, dedicated faculty whose intellectual depth and Christian commitment challenge students to be wise stewards of their gifts. Professors mentor as well as teach, giving students tools to find truth and to work out their faith. Of the 194 full-time and 105 part-time professors, 93 percent hold earned doctorates. There are 20 endowed faculty chairs, allowing more than 10 percent of permanent faculty to hold endowed professorships. The student-faculty ratio is 12:1. Wheaton’s faculty and staff are dedicated to honoring a Christian perspective and to modeling Christ’s love to students. They are strongly committed to what they do as well as to those they teach, coach, mentor, and serve.

Staff
The College relies heavily on the 488 full-time and 133 part-time staff members to keep things running smoothly. From the Human Resources department to the Physical Plant, the staff members of Wheaton College are dedicated to their work and their faith. They care for students, are devoted to serve Jesus Christ, and work toward excellence in their daily pursuits.

Budget
Since its founding almost 150 years ago, Wheaton College has been both wise in the management of financial gifts as well as forthright in its accountability for those gifts. Wheaton operates on a budget of $110.8 million and an endowment of $239 million (as of December 2008). The annual fund now totals more than $5.4 million. In addition to these resources, the College manages a portfolio of charitable annuity and trust funds valued at over $117 million at the end of last fiscal year, which will provide future resources for Wheaton’s programs. With all that has been entrusted to the College, we are dedicated to being wise stewards of these resources. The Board of Trustees maintains a Finance Committee, Audit Committee, and an Investment Committee that provide guidance and oversight over the financial resources that have been provided to us.

Facilities
Wheaton College’s 80-acre campus is located in Wheaton, Illinois, a residential suburb 25 miles west of Chicago, with a population of more than 50,000. Other collegeowned campuses include the 50-acre Black Hills Science Station near Rapid City, South Dakota, for field studies in geology, environmental science, and biology; and HoneyRock, a 280-acre youth counseling and leadership development laboratory in northern Wisconsin.

Also included on campus are: Buswell Memorial Library, the main library with more than 1.2 million items; three separate archives, the Wheaton College Archives and Special Collections, the Billy Graham Center Archives (focused on missions and evangelism), and Marion E. Wade Center (a collection of memorabilia and manuscripts from C. S. Lewis and six other prominent British writers); the Conservatory of Music; Media Resources, with TV and audio production studios; an observatory; a language laboratory; the Billy Graham Center Museum; and Arena Theater.