The Board of Trustees is in the process of conducting a search for the new president of Methodist University currently held by Dr. Elton Hendricks. Dr. Hendricks officially announced his retirement and will step down as President after 27 years of outstanding service to the Methodist University community. Dr. Hendricks has helped to bring the institution to its current status as a leader of higher education in the region and state.

The Board of Trustees has formed a search committee to conduct a national search for a successor and is moving forward with this process in a timely, thoughtful manner. We have retained the services of a highly respected search firm, Academic-Search, Inc., to help conduct the best course of action.

The committee has developed a list of leadership characteristics that we feel are mandatory for the next president of Methodist University. These qualities are essential in the formation of new programs, community relations, and campus funding, as we move forward with new and exciting opportunities.

We are committed to the institution's needs and excited with the challenge ahead of us to find the new president of Methodist University. We thank you for your support.

Harvey T. Wright II
Board of Trustees
Methodist University

• Position Advertisement
• Position Profile
• Presidential Search Committee
• The Search Firm
• Updates
• Process of Application
• Methodist University Home Page

Search Methodist University