Based on a 1996 national study of community college presidents, this monograph presents a snapshot of presidents' personal and professional characteristics. A preface describes the purpose of the study and reviews methodology, indicating that the Career and Lifestyle Survey (CLS) was sent to 926 presidents, resulting in 680 responses, and that…

Based on a national study of community college trustees, this book describes the role of trustees in college operations and provides data on trustee characteristics and attitudes. Introductory materials describe the purpose and methodology of the study, indicating that three distinct questionnaires were sent to 505 college presidents, 505 board of…

This work, commissioned by the Presidents Academy of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), presents a variety of case studies illustrating the types of sensitive situations in which community college presidents may find themselves and offers advice on how best to prepare for and resolve such situations. It addresses some of the…

Focusing primarily on issues that can be directly influenced by actions of the governing board or president, the nine chapters of this book explore the ethical dilemmas of leadership in today's community colleges. In "Leaders on a Tightrope: The Risks and Tensions of Community College Leadership," George B. Vaughan provides an overview of some of…

Written to enhance the understanding of administrators, faculty members, and board members regarding the position of community college dean of instruction, this book reports and analyzes study findings on the background, preparation, and roles of people in this position. The book draws from a national survey of the careers and lifestyles of…