Presidential Search Update and Survey

June 23, 2025

Dear members of the Columbia community,

As we finalize the full committee that will oversee Columbia University’s presidential search and prepare to launch a Presidential Search website, we write with an opportunity to let your voice be heard.

Today, we invite you to take a survey that provides our community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni the opportunity to share their hopes, expectations, and the qualities they seek in a new leader. We welcome and strongly encourage your input.

Take the Survey


This survey consists of six questions and should take no more than five minutes to complete. Your individual response will be anonymous, but results will be made public in the aggregate. Please respond by Friday, July 11, 2025.

If you have suggestions or nominations, please email us at [email protected]. Every perspective will add to our understanding of what Columbia needs in its next leader.

Best regards,

David J. Greenwald
Co-Chair, Board of Trustees

Jeh C. Johnson
Co-Chair, Board of Trustees

Andrew Barth
Trustee, Co-Chair Presidential Search Committee

Jonathan Lavine
Trustee Chair Emeritus, Co-Chair, Presidential Search Committee