As higher education is rapidly transformed by technological, social, and demographic shifts, institutions must embrace and promote a proactive, rather than reactive, campus culture. The role of the president and other senior academic leaders is crucial to campus transformation — leaders must cultivate an environment where change is both desirable and possible, encouraged and not feared.
This
Chronicle 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.
