See COVID-19 campus updates, office hours and resources COVID-19 Updates > Converse University Home About Converse Presidential Search On April 26, 2021, Krista L. Newkirk announced that she will be stepping down as President of Converse College, effective July 5, 2021. She has served as the 10th President of Converse College since July 1, 2016. President Newkirk’s leadership and innovation has led Converse from a regional single-gender college to an internationally recognized co-educational university. With the work that has been done and the achievements of the last five years, Converse has positive momentum and a strong foundation for the academic advancement and organizational strength of Converse for both today and for future generations. Presidential Search FAQ’s Next Steps A nationwide search for the next President of Converse University will begin soon. The Converse Board of Trustees Chair Sandra Shearouse Morelli ’78 and the Converse Board of Trustees have appointed a search committee. The committee includes representatives from the Converse Board of Trustees, Converse students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as community members. Submit feedback and questions Opens new window 2021-22 Presidential Search Committee members Trustees Randall Chambers Phyllis Perrin Harris ‘82 Ken Howard (Life Trustee) Karla Jones ‘85 Wallace Davison Prestwood ’89 Linda Layman Redding ‘88 Faculty, staff, and students Mike Kennedy, Assistant Vice President for Philanthropy Randy Loggins, Deputy Director of Athletics Karen Mims, Student Government Association President, ‘22 Margaret Moore, Faculty Senate President and Associate Professor of Physical Education Madelyn Young, Associate Professor of Economics Ex officio Sandra Shearouse Morelli ’78, Converse Board of Trustees Chair Pamela Greenway, Senior Executive Assistant to the President and Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees Updates and Communications October 20, 2021 Update August 16, 2021 Update August 6, 2021 Update June 2, 2021 update May 1, 2021 Update April 26, 2021 Update Additional Resources Official Announcement Read the press release Presidential Search FAQ’s Commonly asked questions About Converse Our Mission & Vision Converse University Campus Map Employment Opportunities Human Resources Title IX Alumni Converse College for Women Presidential Search Employers and Recruiters Converse International School 康沃斯大学国际学院 About Converse Converse Box Office Accreditations and Affiliations HEERF Disclosure Statements CONTACT US 580 E. Main Street Spartanburg, SC 29302 864.596.9000 Contact Converse University FOLLOW US Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Add us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on YouTube © Converse University Privacy Policy COPYRIGHT CONVERSE UNIVERSITY 2020-2021 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES