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FaithSearch Partners Completes Two College President Searches

By May 21, 2014October 15th, 2025No Comments

Two new presidents will soon be in place at faith-based colleges after the completion of nationwide searches conducted by FaithSearch Partners.

Keneth ShawDr. Kenneth Shaw recently accepted the invitation of Southwestern Adventist University’s board of trustees to become the next president of the Keene, Texas school effective July 1.   He currently serves as dean of the Panama City campus of Florida State University.  Dr. Shaw holds a doctorate in mathematics education from the University of Georgia. Vinita SauderAlso this summer, Dr. Vinita Sauder will begin serving as Union College’s next president after she accepted a recent invitation from the Lincoln, Nebraska school’s board of trustees.  Currently she serves as the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Southern Adventist University located in Collegedale, Tennessee.  Dr. Sauder holds a doctorate in leadership from Andrews University School of Education.

“Both of these appointments come after an extensive search,” said Ed Fry, president of FaithSearch.   “I am gratified that we were able to assist both institutions of higher learning gain new leaders to guide both the academic and spiritual development of students for life-long success.”