The Presidency

July 01, 2020 - This excerpt is adapted from Assessing and Developing College and University Presidents: An Enterprise Leadership Approach, a forthcoming book from AGB Publications. The job of the higher education president has become more challenging, the environment more complex and dynamic, and expectations for the …

In an era during which being a campus or system leader has become more challenging, the environment more complex, the expectations greater, and the average tenure in office shorter, Terry MacTaggart offers a new practical guide to board assessment of …

Approximately 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the novel coronavirus pandemic began. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate could have been as high as 19.2 percent in April and 16.1 per-cent in May. Historically, …

This new book is a how-to guide designed to enable boards of trustees and presidents to lead their institutions through major crises. Terrence MacTaggart describes the kinds of crises common in the higher ed sector and offers practical advice to …

April 15, 2020 - (BP Fundamentals) Inside the Presidential Search Process Board professionals play a key role as institutions plan for a presidential search. The presenters will help to demystify the search process and discuss how …

April 8, 2020 - Executive Search: Adapting to COVID-19 Searches for senior leaders in many cases can’t be put on hold. When travel is hazardous, people are working and learning from home, and candidates are engrossed …

What Is Important in a Presidential Search for an International University? Cherilyn Murer, JD, president and CEO of CGM Advisory Group, Chicago, is an active voice in the advancement of higher education, health care, and the arts. She was president and …

Academic and professional books and articles on leadership are plentiful. Each attempts to articulate successfully effective leadership. Economists and business leaders often describe the importance of leading through a results-oriented perspective. They approach leadership largely through a lens that promotes client …

A former college president's view on what trustees need to consider today to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. We all know the song’s lyrics, “when will they ever learn?” It is a great question that can be used in different contexts. One …

October 26, 2019 - One of the most important fiduciary responsibilities of governing boards is selecting, supporting, and assessing a president to lead the institution or system. Lately, presidential searches have faced heightened scrutiny, stemming from the perception of undue external influences and transparency …