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The Search for Regis' 29th President

See the Presidential Search Position and Candidate Specification

An Invitation to Apply

for President of Regis University

Nominations and Potential Applicants

Nominations and suggestions of individuals who might be considered as candidates or helpful sources of leads can be shared at RegisUnivPresident@spencerstuart.com.

Potential applicants to the position of President of Regis University may submit materials for consideration at RegisUnivPresident@spencerstuart.com.

About Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart is a national executive search firm devoted to recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations and will assist Regis University in our search for our next president.

Announcements and Updates

Sept. 17, 2025

Presidential Search Survey

Dear Regis Community,

Thank you to those who were able to participate in the listening sessions hosted by the Search Committee and Spencer Stuart last week. Your input and feedback on the characteristics of Regis’ 29th President is invaluable to our process. Spencer Stuart has also created a survey to collect additional feedback. This link will remain open throughout the process. Questions and comments can also be directed to our consultants at: RegisUnivPresident@spencerstuart.com.

Thank you all for your care and commitment to Regis.

Take the Survey

Sincerely,

Jacquie Box, Board of Trustees

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Aug. 29, 2025

Listening Session: Help Shape the Search for Our 29th President

Dear Faculty and Staff,

As we begin the important journey to identify the 29th President of Regis University, we invite you to participate in one of three upcoming Listening Sessions with our search consultant, Spencer Stuart. These sessions mark the official kickoff of the presidential search process and are designed to gather your insights, hopes and priorities for the future of our institution.

Listening Session Options:

Session 1: Monday, Sept. 8, 3:30–4:30 p.m. (Main Hall Fourth Floor, 417 – new ballroom)
Session 2: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 9-10 a.m. (Main Hall Fourth Floor, 417 – new ballroom)
Session 3: Zoom option for remote and Thornton staff, Friday, Sept. 12 at 10:30–11:30 a.m. (link will be sent to registrants ahead of time)

Please register for your preferred session here. The ballroom capacity is approximately 125, so space will be limited. We ask that if you are interested in participating and can attend in person that you reserve the virtual meeting option for colleagues who are not able to come to the Northwest Denver Campus.

Additionally, a student town hall session will be held on Sept. 8 from 5:45-6:30 p.m. Faculty, please encourage your students to attend!

Your voice matters. Whether you're a student, faculty member or staff member, your perspective will help shape the leadership profile and guide the search process.

Please join us and share your thoughts on the qualities, experiences, and values you believe are essential in our next president.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Aug. 22, 2025

Announcing the Search for the 29th President of Regis University

We are pleased to share important updates in the search for the 29th President of Regis University.

This is a pivotal moment in the life of our university, and we are approaching it with deep reflection, community engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our Jesuit, Catholic mission. Rooted in the values of academic excellence, service to others, and the formation of the whole person, our search process will be guided by the same principles that have shaped Regis for over 145 years.

To assist us in this important work, we have engaged Spencer Stuart, a nationally recognized executive search firm with deep expertise in higher education leadership and a strong record of placing mission-driven leaders in faith-based institutions. Their collaborative approach, commitment to diversity, and especially Regis’s proud standing as a Hispanic Serving Institution and understanding of the unique character of Jesuit education will serve us well as we identify a leader who will steward Regis into its next era of growth and impact.

We are equally proud to announce the formation of a Presidential Search Committee composed of trustees, faculty, staff, students, and alumni. This inclusive and representative committee reflects our belief that the wisdom of our entire community is essential in discerning the right person to lead Regis into its next chapter. We are grateful to each member for their willingness to serve in this critical capacity and for their commitment to excellence, equity, and mission alignment throughout the process. The members of the search committee are listed below.

This is a time of transformation and opportunity. Like many universities, Regis faces complex challenges, yet we remain steadfast in our belief that our Jesuit values, talented people, and bold vision position us for a vibrant future. We approach this search with confidence and excitement — confident in the strength of our community, and excited about what lies ahead for our students, our city, and our global network of Jesuit institutions.

Spencer Stuart will be on campus on September 8 and 9 to meet with staff, faculty, and students. We look forward to hearing from the full community about your priorities and vision for Regis’s next leader. Notifications of meeting opportunities will be shared through The Regist in the coming weeks.

We expect to have the President in place by the start of the next academic year, and we will continue to keep you informed and engaged throughout the search process. A dedicated presidential search webpage will be launched soon, and we invite you to participate in upcoming opportunities to share your voice as we shape the future of Regis together.

With gratitude,

Jacquie Box
Vice Chair, Regis Board of Trustees
Chair, Presidential Search Committee

Search Committee Members:
Jacquie Box, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees – Committee Chair
Rev. Tom Curran, S.J., Board of Trustees
Nita Gonzales, Board of Trustees
Margaret M. Hartman, LHC '67, Life Trustee
Lisa Haselden, RC ’89, Board of Trustees
Kristen Jagger, Ph.D., Director of Operations and Professor of Rehabilitative Health Science
Wladimir Marquez, Ph.D., Chair and Assoc. Professor of Modern and Classical Language
Bill Matsch, Board of Trustees
Rev. Gregory O’Meara, S.J., Board of Trustees
Madhu Rao, Ph.D., Dean, Anderson College of Business and Computing
Mike Reidy, Board of Trustees
Jo Ann Rooney, Board of Trustees
Julia Salter, President, Regis University Student Government Association (RUSGA)
Brook Thompson, Associate Vice President, Financial Affairs

Frequently Asked Questions

A. A confidential search means that to attract the strongest candidates, individual names will not be made publicly available throughout the process. Members of the Regis University Presidential Search Advisory Committee (RUPSAC) have committed to maintaining confidentiality and will not be able to comment publicly on the search.

A. The reason for a confidential search is to attract the strongest candidates with the most experience who currently hold senior leadership roles. Preserving confidentiality allows prospective candidates to explore the opportunity and pursue the presidency without risk of compromising their current positions.

A. Internal candidates are welcome to apply for the position and will participate in the same thorough evaluation process as external candidates. Spencer Stuart, our search firm partner, has provided a process for the submission of individuals who may be considered as candidates. If you feel someone from our internal community is a strong candidate, you can still submit nominations to the dedicated email created by our search partner Spencer Stuart, RegisUnivPresident@spencerstuart.com.

A. The Board of Trustees will ultimately select the next President of Regis University. The Regis University Presidential Search Advisory Committee (RUPSAC) will review qualified candidates, conduct extensive in-person interviews, and then recommend the strongest and best qualified candidate(s) to the Board of Trustees.

The identification of potential candidates, initial outreach and vetting, exchange of documents and information, and official interviews will be conducted by our search firm partner Spencer Stuart in close collaboration with the RUPSAC, which consists of students, faculty, staff, and members of the Board of Trustees.

A. The new president must be a practicing Catholic able to participate in the life of the University and the Church. He or she should be able to effectively lead as the Director of the Apostolic work of the Society of Jesus and work collaboratively with the Provincial, the Rector and the Jesuit community. He or she should model the Ignatian vision of service to the Church and the world and be a companion on the journey.

A. That will be determined once a new president has been designated.

A. Thank you to those who have already participated in the in-person community listening sessions or the online community survey. We continue to welcome input at our online community survey, which will be shared with the Regis University Presidential Search Advisory Committee.

A. The search committee will begin their initial review of candidate information this Fall. In early 2026, the committee will conduct interviews with the semi-finalist candidates. Soon after, the Board of Trustees will meet with and interview the finalist candidates. The selection of the next President of Regis University will occur in the Spring semester.

A. The Regis community will be kept informed through periodic email updates from the chair of the Search Committee, Jacqueline Box. The presidential search page serves as the primary source for news and information related to the search.

Search Committee

Jacquie Box
Vice Chair, Board of Trustees – Committee Chair

Rev. Tom Curran, S.J.
Board of Trustees

Nita Gonzales
Board of Trustees

Margaret Hartman
LHC '67, Life Trustee

Lisa Haselden
RC '89, Board of Trustees

Kristen Jagger, Ph.D.
Director of Operations and Professor of Rehabilitative Health Science

Wladimir Marquez, Ph.D.
Chair and Assoc. Professor of Modern and Classical Language

Bill Matsch
Board of Trustees

Rev. Gregory O’Meara, S.J.
Board of Trustees

Madhu Rao, Ph.D.
Dean, Anderson College of Business and Computing

Mike Reidy
Board of Trustees

Jo Ann Rooney
Board of Trustees

Julia Salter
President, Regis University Student Government Association (RUSGA)

Brook Thompson
Associate Vice President, Financial Affairs

About Regis University

Established in 1877, Regis University is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Located in beautiful Denver, Colorado, Regis is guided by its mission statement to educate people of all ages and faiths to take leadership roles and to make a positive impact in a changing society:

As a Jesuit Catholic university, Regis seeks to build a more just and humane world through transformative education at the frontiers of faith, reason and culture.

The Search for Regis' 29th President

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