Handbook of Research on the Changing Role of College and University Leadership

"This handbook provides important research on the topic of college and university leadership, especially focusing on the changing role of the college president both now and in the future"-- Provided by publisher Succession planning in rural community colleges / Ashley Aylett, Kit Kacirek, Kenda Grover -- Leading during a crisis : a case study of college presidents during unprecedented times / Derrick Manns, Stanton McNeely -- The community college presidency : roles, responsibilities, and challenges / Johnathon Paape -- Presidents' role in broadening participation in STEM / Kimarie Engerman, Camille McKayle, Angelicque Tucker Blackmon -- University administrators as caring academic leaders in an HBCU setting : investigating student perceptions / Kenny Hendrickson, Kula Francis -- The college president as change agent / Jim Maddox -- Setting the vision for campus outreach and engagement / David Deggs -- The college president and fundraising : perspectives on the responsibilities and challenges of fundraising / Michael Miller -- Mentoring the next generation of leaders : exploring the relationship between college presidents and student government association presidents / Jennifer Miles -- Contemporary urban university presidents and an emerging paradigm for strategic planning and civic engagement / Everrett Smith -- Pathways to the presidency / Matthew Cooney, Quincy Martin -- The evolution of the community college president in the 21st century / Adam Morris -- From the playing field to the executive office / Regina Simmons, Ryan Miller, Mark D'Amico -- Presidential leadership and building a pipeline to increase diversity : considerations for community expectancy / David Tolliver, III, Michael Miller, G. Gearhart, David Deggs -- The college presidency : an enduring pulpit, a constant perch in changing eras, and provisional prophesies about the future / Michael Miller Higher education has changed significantly over the past 50 years, and the individuals who provide leadership for these institutions has similarly changed. The pathway to the college presidency, once the domain of academic administration, has diversified as an increasing number of development officers, student affairs and enrollment management professionals, and even politicians have become common in the role. It is important to understand who the presidents are in the current environment and the challenges they face. Challenges such as dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, enrollment shortfalls, Title IX, and athletic scandals have risen to the forefront and have contributed to the issues and role of college and university leadership. The Handbook of Research on the Changing Role of College and University Leadership provides important research on the topic of college and university leadership, especially focusing on the changing role of the college president. The chapters discuss college leadership as it is now and how it will evolve into the future. Topics included are the role of the president at various types of universities, their involvement within university functions and activities, and the duties they must carry out and challenges they face. This book is ideal for professionals and researchers working in higher education, including faculty members who specialize in education, public administration, the social sciences, and management, along with teachers, administrators, teacher educators, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students who are interested in college and university leadership and how this role is transforming.