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The Challenge of Leading Today's Colleges

How Presidencies Go Wrong

Politics have become increasingly prevalent in the academic landscape, with policy makers, lobbyists, and presidential candidates weighing in on how universities are run. Financial problems can pit leadership against faculty and students, social media has increased public scrutiny at the national level, and presidents are expected to weigh in on issues totally unrelated to their school. And yet, there is no shortage of qualified candidates eager to take on the role of college president.

What makes the job of college president so difficult? Purchase The Chronicle’s report, “The Challenge of Leading Today’s Colleges,” to get new perspectives on planning for and navigating academe’s most complex issues.

Order your copy for insight into:

The emerging factors that are making the job more challenging
The importance of quickly responding to controversies
How leaders represent their constituencies and manage competing interests
What seasoned leaders wish they had known before taking on the job

Your report purchase includes access to Presidential Perspectives: An Interview Series. This collection of seven videos features presidents from leading institutions across the country. The presidents share what they've learned during their tenure, ways to manage the stress and complexities of the role, and how they responded to a crisis on campus.

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