The criteria for the new President have been finalized, and the position description is in the process of being prepared. As of this writing, seventy-six individuals have received nominations for President .
Nominations are open, and seventy-six nominations have been received so far.
Any interested individual can nominate any other appropriate person, and the nomination process is not confidential. The nomination period will remain open until the search is completed. The official, eight-week advertising period has already begun and will close on January 19, 2001. It should be stressed that a nominee is not necessarily a candidate. Each nominee will be requested to submit an application package if he or she wishes to become a candidate.