It’s a distinct set of traits that make for a good university president. At Ball State, they’re still evaluating candidates close to six months after a 16 member committee was named a and a consulting firm hired to find a new leader for the school. The Star Press reports the search committee has conducted executive sessions on July 1, Aug. 18 and September 23. The next executive session is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6, in Fishers. No interviews have been conducted as yet.