The article examines negative attitudes in academia toward administration noting that most academic administrators actually prefer management to teaching. The university cultural hierarchical mind-set which values teachers over administrators is discussed. Administrators are encouraged to demonstrate clear thinking and competence in faculty…

The role of the college president is neither fund raising nor institutional management alone. In addition to these, it involves the building of community on campus, setting the stage for responsible and inclusive academic and institutional planning, and recognizing the contributions of individuals and groups. (MSE)

The president of California State University, Northridge, at the time of the 1994 earthquake reflects on the decisions she made following the disaster, concluding that leadership in such a crisis is dependent on an individual's value system and that leadership is seen in performance, not position. Specific examples are discussed, including…