With shifting demographics, declining enrollment, and unprecedented levels of public skepticism, the importance of strong academic leaders has never been so critical. Presidents, provosts, and those that aspire to leadership positions must be equipped with the skills to guide their institutions through incredibly complex challenges, as expert communicators, innovators, and calculated risk-takers.
The Chronicle's latest issue brief,
"The Successful President of Tomorrow," outlines and analyzes significant trends in higher education. It examines how the role of president has evolved, breaks down five essential skills needed to be a good leader in today's difficult environment, and explores how the pathway to the presidency is changing.
