Good candidates will want to know. Review policies on presidential reviews and contracts. Sound policies and procedures attract strong candidates. A search is an opportune time to make changes. Compile a written charge for the search committee.
Clear instructions approved by the board promote a smooth search.
In addition, a board also must engage campus constituents appropriately, identify strategic directions to guide the new president, and oversee the search process. At some point, every academic president is likely to be a candidate for the presidency of another institution. Changing jobs can be daunting. Ask probing questions of the right people at the right time.