Lessons learned : reflections of a university president /
Bowen, William G.
Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press,
c2011.
William G. Bowen reflects on the responsibilities and challenges of being a university president, describing his experiences as a former president at Princeton University, and discussing the lessons he learned while working with trustees, faculty, and campus groups.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-160) and index.
Preamble and context -- Governing -- Administering -- The university in society : "at a slight angle to the universe" -- Setting academic priorities : annual budgeting -- Setting academic priorities : strategic decisions -- Building the faculty -- Undergraduates : admissions, financial aid, and inclusiveness -- Fund-raising and alumni relations -- Life in a president's office--and when to leave -- Epilogue: Why colleges and universities matter so much.
William G. Bowen reflects on the responsibilities and challenges of being a university president, describing his experiences as a former president at Princeton University, and discussing the lessons he learned while working with trustees, faculty, and campus groups.
Universities and colleges
Educational leadership
Education, Higher.