The Leadership Imperative

The Leadership Imperative is the fruit of a year-long research project conducted by the 17-member AGB Task Force on the State of the Presidency in American Higher Education. The report calls for leadership that links the president, board, and faculty closely together in an environment of support, candor, and accountability. The Task Force contends that a new style of collaborative but decisive leadership—integral leadership
—is an essential factor not just in the success of a college or university presidency but also in higher education's success in meeting society's future challenges.