Looking for best and better practice in the community college world? Check out the programs and institutions that are Bellwether Award finalists. The Bellwether College Consortium, through the Community College Futures Assembly, evaluates innovative and successful programs across the nation. In 2005, the Community College of Philadelphia‘s Leadership Institute was a finalist for the Bellwether…
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Paths for Leadership in Higher Education
A recurring theme in higher education is the rise of the “nontraditional president.” We increasingly hear about politicians and businessmen – they are usually men – who reach a point in their careers where they want to “give back.” A college presidency beckons. Their appointment is saddled with the allure of new ways of thinking,…