Presidential
search committee

As the leader of an inclusive academic community where members are known and celebrated for their creativity and differences, the president of NSCAD ensures the university is promoting creative progress and pursuing sustainable leadership in art, craft and design.

The Presidential Search Committee (PSC) convened in January 2025 to start the search process after Dr. Peggy Shannon advised the Board she was ending her term as president of NSCAD. Since February, Jana Macalik has been serving as Interim President and well as Interim Vice-President, Academic + Research and Provost.

The PSC is working with executive search firm KBRS to help the committee consult broadly with the NSCAD community to guide the evaluation and recommendation of candidates.

Throughout spring 2025, KBRS will directly engage with external communities to share thoughts on the key opportunities and challenges for NSCAD, as well as the key qualities they would like to see in the next president.