The Sandbox

How do you learn what you don't know if you may be interested in becoming a president?

When the spotlight is on you, it can burn. Especially when you can't say what actually happened. 

"There is a culture of being a president and it is weird."

Can you trust your trustees to read? Yes, and you can help them help you.

In honor of Labor Day, we have someone who wants to tell you how to do your job. 

Huge thanks to everyone who has supported this quirky newsletter for the past year, especially the presidents and chancellors who have written such honest pieces for us (for no credit, no money, and no self- or institutional promotion).

What does a college or university president look like?

Everyone has worked on revising policies, but is that enough to prepare for what might be a bumpy ride in the fall?