The search for De Anza's next president runs from October 2026 through May 2027.

Presidential Search Timeline
Date Search Phase
October 2026

Listening Sessions and Search Preparation
Listening sessions provided opportunities for students, faculty, classified professionals, administrators and community members to share perspectives that will help inform the presidential search and leadership profile.

Late October 2026

National Search Launch
The presidential search launches with a broad national recruitment and outreach effort to attract a strong and diverse pool of candidates.

November 2026-February 2027

Candidate Recruitment and Application Period
National outreach and recruitment continue while applications and nominations are received.

January-March 2027

Candidate Review and Semifinalist Selection
The search committee reviews candidates in relation to the college's leadership priorities aligned with the presidential search profile and identifies semifinalists for further consideration.

March 2027

Semifinalist Interviews and Finalist Selection
The search committee interviews semifinalists and identifies finalists to recommend for advancement in the search process.

April 13, 14 and 15, 2027

Campus Interviews for Finalists
(Meeting schedules TBD)
Finalists visit the college and engage with members of the campus community. Opportunities for community feedback are provided as part of the finalist process.

May 2027

Presidential Selection and Announcement
Following completion of the search and selection process, the chancellor and the board anticipate announcing the college's next president.

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