Being an effective president. Some cautionary tales -- The president and the board -- The president and the campus -- Nothing happens until money happens -- Crafting a private life in a public context -- Letting go and leaving gracefully -- The pleasures of the presidency -- Becoming an effective president. The future of the college presidency -- Back to the beginning: the search process.

"On campuses and among trustees there is often a lack of understanding of what the president does (and should do), the larger issues facing the institution, and issues that the president grapples with on a daily basis. As a result, the faculty, administration, and the board can find themselves at odds over governance, which can paralyze institutions and lead to failed presidencies. Adequate training is hard to come by and applicable experience more and more rare. This book provides presidents, senior administrators, faculty leaders, and trustees with a guide to fulfilling their responsibilities and recommendations to aspiring presidents about how they can best prepare for a successful presidency"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.