Download or read book Selection of Community College Presidents written by Mark Charles Henry Watkins and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The selection of a community college president is a responsibility for the governing Board of Trustees. This qualitative study sought board members' understanding about (1) their institution's identity utilizing the organizational identity theory and (2) the critical elements of the match between their understanding of the community college and the desired characteristics of the selected presidential candidate. Mission statements, vision statements, and presidential position descriptions which described responsibilities and qualifications were collected from both rural and urban community colleges across the nation and were analyzed and compared with board members' interview data. Board members suggested that communication skills and the ability to develop relationships were vital to the president for effective leadership in collaborative efforts with businesses and the community. These efforts would support the community colleges' core attribute of student access to a post-secondary education in preparation for the workforce or baccalaureate degree. Both urban and rural participants understood the community colleges' role in the community as a conduit for economic development by establishing partnerships with local businesses. Data also reflected the utilization of community colleges for self-preservation of rural communities or culture and tradition.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Becoming a Community College President written by Edward J. Valeau and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-05-26 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical resource helps aspiring leaders demystify the challenges associated with becoming a community college president. Building on existing scholarship and research related to historical origins of the community college, this book explores the role and function of the presidency, discusses existing demographics and the importance of meeting the needs of a diverse student population, and unpacks the required competencies and leadership challenges related to becoming a community college president. Including real voices from award-winning and current presidents as well as a step-by-step approach to attaining the position, this is an important resource that speaks to the needs of today and tomorrows’ community college leaders.
Download or read book Handbook of Research on the Changing Role of College and University Leadership written by Miller, Michael T. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Higher education has changed significantly over the past 50 years, and the individuals who provide leadership for these institutions has similarly changed. The pathway to the college presidency, once the domain of academic administration, has diversified as an increasing number of development officers, student affairs and enrollment management professionals, and even politicians have become common in the role. It is important to understand who the presidents are in the current environment and the challenges they face. Challenges such as dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, enrollment shortfalls, Title IX, and athletic scandals have risen to the forefront and have contributed to the issues and role of college and university leadership. The Handbook of Research on the Changing Role of College and University Leadership provides important research on the topic of college and university leadership, especially focusing on the changing role of the college president. The chapters discuss college leadership as it is now and how it will evolve into the future. Topics included are the role of the president at various types of universities, their involvement within university functions and activities, and the duties they must carry out and challenges they face. This book is ideal for professionals and researchers working in higher education, including faculty members who specialize in education, public administration, the social sciences, and management, along with teachers, administrators, teacher educators, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students who are interested in college and university leadership and how this role is transforming.
Download or read book Examining Two Doors to the Community College Presidency written by Rochelle Rush and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: Previous research studies explain how the presidential selection process at community colleges works and identify competencies that community college trustees look for in community college presidential candidates. However, few scholars have empirically tested specific features of community colleges that may impact which individuals are chosen to fill presidential vacancies. The purpose of this study was to examine whether certain departing president and community college trustee board characteristics influence the type of president that is selected at a community college. The samples for this quantitative study were North Carolina's 58 community colleges, and 740 trustees who have served or who are serving at those colleges. Cross tabulations and one-way ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, and regression analyses revealed that departing presidents and board chairs significantly influence presidential selection at community colleges. These analyses also determined that female presidential candidates are not more likely to be selected at community colleges that have female board chairs and departing presidents, but individuals who are non-Whites and/or internal candidates are more likely to be hired at institutions with a non-White board chair, female departing president, and/or non-White departing president. The study also found that females, non-Whites, and internal candidates have a greater chance of being hired as presidents at smaller community colleges. The study's findings have implications for aspiring community college presidents, community college leadership degree program faculty, individuals who train trustees participating in presidential selection processes, and state-level officials who appoint community college trustees.
Download or read book Selection Procedures for Community College Presidents Trustees and Faculty written by Bobby Joe Bowles and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Generation X Presidents Leading Community Colleges written by Martha M. Ellis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-03-08 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) reports over 900 presidential transitions in the last five years. It also estimated that nearly 50% of presidents will retire in the next 5 years. The flood of imminent retirements of sitting presidents and other senior leaders from community colleges is widely known. As community colleges are facing unprecedented challenges with the exodus of successful presidents, Generation X leaders are stepping in to fulfill the vacant leadership positions. This book is about them—their views on the community college presidency, new challenges facing community colleges, balancing work and other obligations, tapping future rock star leaders, and what every president needs to know that was not taught in graduate school.
Download or read book The Community College Presidency written by George B. Vaughan and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, published by the American Association of Community Colleges, contains valuable information about the nation's community college presidents. The authors provide a comprehensive profile of these leaders, highlighting different characteristics most presidents hold in common as well as important differences that emerge when data are cross-tabulated according to age, gender, and race. The findings on the risk and stress levels of the presidency could be used to encourage (or discourage) interested individuals to pursue the presidency as a career choice, and could be used by leadership training institutes to advise students about career choices and chances of success. The book contains a foreword by David R. Pierce, and chapters include: (1) "The State of the Presidency"; (2) "Family Background"; (3) "Pathways to the Presidency"; (4) "Assuming the Presidency: Routines and Relationships"; (5) "On the Job: Worldviews and Aspirations"; (6) "Views from the Trenches: Seven Presidents Speak Out"; (7) "Looking to the Future: More Views from the Trenches"; and (8) "The Presidency in Transition." The appendix contains the survey instrument. A subject index is also included. (Contains 27 references.) (CB).
Download or read book The Tasks of Select Michigan Community College Presidents and how the Importance of Task Performance Varies as a Function of Different Structural Characteristics of the Community College written by Rodger James Eckhardt and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Leadership Matters written by W. Joseph King and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership matters more than ever in this turbulent moment in American higher education. During these unprecedented times, glaring internal inefficiencies, communication breakdowns, and an overriding sense of cultural inertia on many campuses are too often set against a backdrop of changing consumer preferences, high sticker prices, declining demand, massive tuition discounting, aging infrastructure, technological and pedagogical alternatives, and political pressure. Strategic leadership in such a complex environment needs to be exercised in nuanced ways that differ from those embraced by corporate cultures. In Leadership Matters, W. Joseph King and Brian C. Mitchell argue that the success of higher education institutions depends on strategic leaders who can utilize the strengths of their institutions and leaders to balance internal pressures, shifting demographics, global education needs, and workforce preparation demands beyond the college gates. Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors guide senior administration, trustees, and presidents on how to lead during immense financial, demographic, and social challenges. King and Mitchell believe that, to survive, colleges must be well run—flexible, effective, and forward thinking. The authors begin with a fundamental premise—that colleges and universities must evolve and adapt by modernizing their practices, monetizing their assets, focusing on core educational strategies, and linking explicitly to the modern world. Discussing a broad range of leadership positions, including presidents, provosts, and board chairs, Leadership Matters touches on strategic planning, management and operations, stakeholder relations, campus and community, accreditation and athletic conferences, and much more. The authors offer an optimistic assessment based upon frank and stark conclusions about what colleges must do—and must not do—to remain relevant in the coming decades.
Download or read book Presidential Search written by John W. Nason and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Presidents and Trustees in Partnership New Roles and Leadership Challenges written by Iris M. Weisman and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1997-12-14 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the premise that an effective relationship between community college governing boards and presidents is crucial, this volume explores the professional needs, challenges, and roles of college presidents and governing board members and the influence of these factors on the board-president team. The following articles are provided: (1) "Selected Characteristics of Community College Trustees and Presidents" (George B. Vaughan and Iris M. Weisman); (2) "The Community College Presidency: Qualities for Success" (David R. Pierce and Robert P. Pedersen); (3) "Orientation and Professional Development of Trustees" (Gary Davis); (4) "Board-President Relations: A Foundation of Trust" (Norm Nielsen and Wayne Newton); (5) "When Boards Change: Presidential Response" (George R. Boggs and Cindra J. Smith); (6) "Opportunities and Challenges for Boards in Times of Change" (Montez C. Martin, Jr.); (7) "When a Crisis Occurs: A President's Perspective" (Sean A. Fanelli); (8) "When a Crisis Occurs: A Trustee's Perspective" (Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney); (9) "At the Millennium" (Fred Gaskin); and (10) "Sources and Information: Community College Leadership" (Lucy Lee). (BCY).
Download or read book Los Angeles Community College District written by California. Bureau of State Audits and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Leadership in Transition written by George B. Vaughan and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1989 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Index and bibliography included.
Download or read book Community College Leadership written by Gary L. Rhodes and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2021-10-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from the dual perspectives of a community college president and community college board chair, this book covers everything about college leadership. Through personal anecdotes peppered with solid strategies, it offers advice on the responsibilities and challenges that come with leading a college. Whether you are a sitting college president or someday might be, this book will help you. If you serve on a community college board and would like insight into how to lead your college to its greatest potential, this book will help.
Download or read book The Selection of College and University Presidents written by Joseph F. Kauffman and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tracing the Non traditional Journey of Selected Community College Presidents written by Joyce A. Cross and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A study of processes used for selecting community college presidents written by Elizabeth Stiteler Hildebrant and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
