Presidential Search Progress Report #3

February 17, 2026

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to share that the Superintendent/President search continues to progress well and remains aligned with the established timeline.

The Search Committee is finalized and convened for its first meeting and training session with ACCT search consultant, Dr. Pamila Fisher, on February 9. I provided a brief verbal update on these activities during the February 12 Board of Trustees meeting.

Dr. Fisher reports strong interest in the position, with a number of both interested and well-qualified candidates having reached out. She remains optimistic about the depth and quality of the applicant pool. Please continue to send any nominations for this position directly to Dr. Fisher at pamilajfisher@gmail.com or 406.570.0516. The application period will remain open until the position is filled; however, the target date for application submission is March 2.

Lastly, please mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 21, when in-person campus community forums will be held for each final candidate.

Additional information is available on the MSJC Presidential Search webpage at msjc.edu/presidentialsearch. I will continue to provide updates as the search progresses.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement throughout this important process.

Sincerely,

Tom Ashley, President
Board of Trustees
Mt. San Jacinto College