Lessons learned : reflections of a university president /
William G. Bowen.
- Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2011.
- viii, 168 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-160) and index.
Preamble and context -- Governing -- Administering -- The university in society : "at a slight angle to the universe" -- Setting academic priorities : annual budgeting -- Setting academic priorities : strategic decisions -- Building the faculty -- Undergraduates : admissions, financial aid, and inclusiveness -- Fund-raising and alumni relations -- Life in a president's office -- and when to leave -- Epilogue: Why colleges and universities matter so much.
William G. Bowen reflects on the responsibilities and challenges of being a university president, describing his experiences as a former president at Princeton University, and discussing the lessons he learned while working with trustees, faculty, and campus groups.