Running Against the Wind
eBook - PDF

Running Against the Wind

A Handbook for Presidents and Chancellors

  1. 118 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Running Against the Wind

A Handbook for Presidents and Chancellors

About this book

Leading an institution of higher education requires an understanding of the responsibilities of the position, the diversity of its constituencies, and the complexity of the environment. This volume describes the structure and function of campus leadership and the interests of constituent groups as well as offering practical suggestions and advice on succeeding in the position.

Organized by first describing the position, then explaining interactions with internal and external constituent groups and the organizational structure within the university, and finally discussing situations and behaviors with which a president or chancellor must deal, the book offers specific suggestions and tips for dealing with real situations.

The average tenure of a primary campus leader is fewer than five years. Effecting authentic change in higher education requires a longer time horizon. This volume may help leaders to persevere and manage productive change.

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Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Foreword
  3. Preface
  4. Chapter One: What Is a University President/Chancellor and What Does He or She Do?
  5. Chapter Two: Getting the Job
  6. Chapter Three: You’ve Got the Job
  7. Chapter Four: The Structure of Institutions
  8. Chapter Five: Dealing with Internal Constituencies
  9. Chapter Six: The Board
  10. Chapter Seven: Dealing with External Constituencies
  11. Chapter Eight: Institutional Structures, Organizations, and Responsibilities
  12. Chapter Nine: In General
  13. Chapter Ten: Case Studies
  14. Conclusion