Running Against the Wind : A Handbook for Presidents and Chancellors.

Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter One: What Is a University President/Chancellor and What Does He or She Do? -- Chapter Two: Getting the Job -- Chapter Three: You've Got the Job -- Chapter Four: The Structure of Institutions -- Chapter Five: Dealing with Internal Constituencies -- Chapter Six: The Board -- Chapter Seven: Dealing with External Constituencies -- Chapter Eight: Institutional Structures, Organizations, and Responsibilities -- Chapter Nine: In General -- Chapter Ten: Case Studies -- Conclusion.

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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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.