EPFL Presidency Succession Process and Timeline 2023-2024
The succession process for the EPFL presidency, involving exchange with the president of the ETH Board, Michael O. Hengartner, is detailed through a timeline from 2023 to 2024. It includes the organization of interviews, drafting of profiles, search for candidates, appointment by the Federal Council, and the role of the Search Committee in selecting a suitable candidate. The desired profile for the position emphasizes academic excellence, leadership, and international recognition in scientific endeavors.
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Succession at EPFL presidency Exchange between the EPFL Assembly and the president of the ETH Board Michael O. Hengartner EPFL, 16 May 2023
Timeline Organisation of the first round of interviews 2023 June July August September October November December Drafting of profile and advertisement Elaboration long list Search for candidates First interviews Launch of the search process Appointment by the Federal Council 2024 January February March April May June Negotiations and preparation of the documents for the appointment by the Federal Council Executive Assessments and second interviews Decision of the ETH Board and proposal to the Federal Council for appointment Page 2 | 16 May 2023 | Exchange AE EPFL President ETH Board
Timeline Organisation of the first round of interviews 2023 June July August September October November December Drafting of profile and advertisement Elaboration long list Search for candidates First interviews Incl. Input of AE on profile / search process Suggestion from the deans: Town hall with EPFL community (2 June) Launch of the search process Appointment by the Federal Council 2024 January February March April May June Negotiations and preparation of the documents for the appointment by the Federal Council Executive Assessments and second interviews Decision of the ETH Board and proposal to the Federal Council for appointment Page 3 | 16 May 2023 | Exchange AE EPFL President ETH Board
Search Committee Members ETH Board (10 members, including representative of AE, excluding EPFL president) Three members with a good understanding of EPFL (two professors and one student) One member with a good understanding of the regional political / academic context One member with a good understanding of the regional / national industrial context Mandate Elaborate the profile and advertisement for the position of president of EPFL Actively search for potential candidates for the position Review applications and interview suitable candidates Review executive assessments of suitable candidates Select a candidate to propose to the ETH Board Page 4 | 16 May 2023 | Exchange AE EPFL President ETH Board
Draft profile (1/2) (list from precedent search in 2015) Open, creative, decisive and enthusiastic academic personality with a persuasive presence and an entrepreneurial mindset Internationally recognised scientific record with a profound interest and experience in the main missions of teaching, research, and knowledge and technology transfer in natural and engineering sciences Pronounced leadership and integration skills with experience in academia and/or in industry Ability to set priorities in scientific, technological and social issues and to set a strategic course Readiness to be actively involved in the development of the ETH Domain as a whole Ability to identify and encourage great potential and visionary ideas Ability to nurture and develop the participative culture of leadership at EPFL with the involvement of all internal stakeholders, as well as integrative skills in cooperation with the ETH Domain Page 5 | 16 May 2023 | Exchange AE EPFL President ETH Board
Draft profile (2/2) (list for precedent search in 2015) Excellent communication skills for use both inside and outside EPFL in relation to academia, the economy, politics, the general public and the media Readiness to remain in office for at least two terms (at least eight years) High degree of social competence, assertiveness, and collegiality, proven negotiation skills and fundraising capabilities, ability to resolve conflicts, gender awareness Good network in academia and the economy, understanding of politics and the regional specificities of the Arc L manique Understanding of Switzerland s political structures and legislative procedures, familiarity with its university landscape Very good command of French and English, and preferably good knowledge of German; understanding of Switzerland s cultural diversity Page 6 | 16 May 2023 | Exchange AE EPFL President ETH Board
Preliminary feedback from AE (Some keywords, in no particular order) Experience / Background: International visibility , strong ties to CH , language skills Leadership personality: dedicated , inspire , serve , vision , good communicator , willing to listen Organisational priorities: sustainability , increase efficiency , fewer layers Culture: trust , sense of belonging , transparency , inclusiveness , participative Page 7 | 16 May 2023 | Exchange AE EPFL President ETH Board
Discussion Many thanks for your interest! Page 8 | 16 May 2023 | Exchange AE EPFL President ETH Board
