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Rebooting the Presidency

If we help our campus leader have a more balanced role, it will lead to meaningful gains in presidential effectiveness, satisfaction and longevity, writes Ryan Hays.

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3 Mindset Shifts and 6 Strategies Leaders Shouldn’t Forget

The pandemic may be over, Patrick Sanaghan and Erica Barreiro write, but top administrators should still use its lessons to navigate today’s challenges.

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A Campus Leader Needs to Find Their Social Voice

If you’re a president or aspire to such a role, you’ll do a better job if you gain your social media footing, write Rachael Hagerstrom and Laurie Fenlason.

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The Provost as Swiss Army Knife

Theresa Billiot offers strategies for how top academic officers can drive positive institutional change while maintaining their own well-being.

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How Presidents Can Best Work With Faculty During Crises

They must do what they always expect to do and, at the same time, do something completely novel, write Peter Eckel and Courtney Chandler.

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Leading Through the Hard

A college presidency is often exceptionally difficult, but it can be a dream job if it aligns with your purpose and vocation, writes Mary Dana Hinton.

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A Better Approach to Searches for Successful College Presidents

David Wippman and Glenn C. Altschuler encourage colleges to think beyond the model they often use, highlighting some problematic assumptions and practices.

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How I Failed My First Presidency

Reflecting on his previous performance before leading a new institution, Chato Hazelbaker sees three key areas for improvement.