Keywords
higher education leadership, future of higher education
Abstract
This review of the literature related to the contemporary college president attempted to describe changes to the presidential role during the past 30 years. In addition to describing changes to the role, the review explores the personal, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills required for leading a contemporary university. The findings particularly note that with the changing demands for accountability in higher education, presidents are being forced to spend more of their time and be more focused on issues of finance, law, and public interactions. These issues tend to collide in discussions of public policy and within the framework of state legislative proposals. Continued professional development for college presidents is recommended, especially in terms of aligning work place priorities with the institution’s mission.
Recommended Citation
Tolliver, David V. III and Murry, Jahn W. Jr.
(2017)
"Management Skills for the Contemporary College President: A Critical Review,"
Journal of Research on the College President: Vol. 1, Article 3.
https://doi.org/10.54119/jrcp.2017.102
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uark.edu/jrcp/vol1/iss1/3
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