Ridgewater Seeks Public Input on Search for Next President

WILLMAR and HUTCHINSON, MN – Ridgewater College is inviting members of the public to participate in community listening sessions as part of the search for the College’s next president.

Minnesota State Chancellor Scott Olson will host listening sessions on Thursday, December 11 at both the Willmar and Hutchinson campuses.

Listening sessions are open to the public, and all community members are encouraged to attend.

Each session is forty-five minutes in length.

Listening sessions are an opportunity for community members to share their perspectives on the qualities and priorities they believe are important for Ridgewater’s next leader. Feedback will help guide the presidential search process.

Interested community members are encourage to RSVP to debbie.ardoff@ridgewater.edu

Dr. Craig Johnson, President of Ridgewater College, will retire May 19, 2026, culminating eight years of dedicated service to the institution. To learn more about Ridgewater College and the presidential search process please visit www.ridgewater.edu.

Community Listening Sessions:

Willmar Campus (2101 15th Ave NW – Willmar, MN)
Date:  Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time:  8:00 – 8:45 am
Location:  Willmar Campus, Student Center Building, second floor Dining Center

Hutchinson Campus (2 Century Ave SE – Hutchinson, MN)
Date:  Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time:  5:30-6:15 pm
Location:  Hutchinson Campus, Commons Area