Academic Leadership and Governance of Higher Education: A Guide for Trustees, Leaders, and Aspiring Leaders of Two- and Four-Year Institutions
"Enabling our colleges and universities to reach their highest academic and economic potential requires a commitment to the core values of higher education and to cultivating the partnerships in community, business, and government that  allow us to bring those values to scale.Academic Leadership and Governance of Higher Educationis a mindful handbook that leaders will find themselves referring back to often as the mission of higher education continues to evolve."-Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor, State University of New York"This encyclopedic compendium  of the history and challenges of virtually all aspects of higher education will serve as a handy reference for academic leaders and scholars.  It should find a place in all college and university libraries as well as in the personal libraries of presidents. The book's  perspective is that, to be successful, academic leaders must be focused  on vision, mission, and core values; be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment; and include key constituents in decision-making. The book is an important contribution to the higher-education literature."-Rita Bornstein, PhD, President Emerita & Cornell Professor of Philanthropy & Leadership Development, Rollins College"This  hefty volume consists of short articles about an amazingly wide array of topics in higher education and will be a welcome reference work for professionals in the field as well as trustees and donors. Those who need to know something quickly about an aspect of higher education that is outside their immediate experience will find the succinct treatment and comprehensive approach of great value. Each section also includes a lengthy bibliography for those who wish to learn more."-Richard Ekman, President, Council of Independent Colleges