{"product_id":"community-college-leadership-9781476682525","title":"Community College Leadership","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Written from the dual perspectives of a community college president and community college board chair, this book covers everything about college leadership. Through personal anecdotes peppered with solid strategies, it offers advice on the responsibilities and challenges that come with leading a college. Whether you are a sitting college president or someday might be, this book will help you. If you serve on a community college board and would like insight into how to lead your college to its greatest potential, this book will help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eForewords (by Tim Kaine, Dana B. Hamel and Edward Steiner)\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eA Guide to Reading\u003cbr\u003e1. Congratulations! Now What? Beginning as a ­­­Brand-New President\u003cbr\u003eDo's and Don't's from a President, Who Is a Woman, for Women (Hara Charlier)\u003cbr\u003eWords of Wisdom from a Relatively New Community College President (David Loope)\u003cbr\u003e2. Supporting the Cause or Leading the Charge? Dynamics of a College Board\u003cbr\u003eEssentials for an Effective College Board (Vaughn A. Sherman)\u003cbr\u003e3. The Jenga Challenge of Higher Education: Aligning the Community College Mission and Strategies with Multiple Stakeholders\u003cbr\u003e4. Pastor or Symphony Conductor? The Nature of the Presidency\u003cbr\u003eBuilding a Strong Executive Leadership Team (Sharon A. McDade)\u003cbr\u003e5. Who's in Charge? The College Board and the President\u003cbr\u003e 6. Pyramid or Funnel? Governance Structures\u003cbr\u003eAudits and Compliance … \"Tone at the Top\" (Whit Madère)\t71\u003cb\u003e 7. Why Didn't You Read the Instructions? The Need for a Complete College Board Policy Manual\u003cbr\u003e 8. Relationships, Relationships, Relationships: Community Engagement and Leveraging Partnerships\u003cbr\u003eBusiness Community Involvement (Theodore Raspiller)\u003cbr\u003ePerspective of a Hospital CEO (Patrick Farrell)\u003cbr\u003ePerspective of a Chamber of Commerce CEO (Kim Scheeler)\u003cbr\u003ePerspective of a K–12 School Superintendent (Stewart D. Roberson)\u003cbr\u003ePerspective of a ­­­Four-Year University President (Michael Rao)\u003cbr\u003eAnother Perspective of a ­­­Four-Year University President (John R. Broderick)\u003cbr\u003ePerspective of a ­­­Non-Profit CEO (Sherrie Brach Armstrong)\u003cbr\u003ePerspective of a ­­­Faith-Based Leader (The Rev. Benjamin Campbell)\u003cbr\u003e 9. A Beggar's Hand or a Vision? Fundraising and the College\u003cbr\u003eFundraising in a Small, Rural College (John J. Rainone)\u003cbr\u003e10. Playing Poker with Wild Cards: Government Relations\u003cbr\u003e11. Yin and Yang: Workforce and Economic Development\u003cbr\u003eJust-in-Time Teaching, Credentials, and Licenses (Mary Elizabeth Creamer)\u003cbr\u003eWorkforce Development (Theodore Raspiller)\u003cbr\u003eEconomic Development (Stephen Moret)\u003cbr\u003e12. An Achilles Heel or Seven Deadly Sins: Vulnerabilities That Can Put a College Presidency at Risk\u003cbr\u003eLack of Political Savvy (Jeffrey J. Kraus)\u003cbr\u003eSeven Deadly Sins (John A. Manzari)\u003cbr\u003e13. Walking the High Wire: Balancing Work and Play\u003cbr\u003eRole of the President's Spouse (Nam Rhodes)\u003cbr\u003e14. A Solemn Duty: Hiring, Evaluating and Removing the President\u003cbr\u003e15. Last Impressions: Leaving the Presidency\u003cbr\u003e16. Sea Tides or Tsunamis? Emerging Threats\u003cbr\u003eHow to Think About and Prepare Your Institution (and Yourself) for the Future (John W. Martin)\u003cbr\u003eFuture Challenges from the Board Leadership Perspective (James Cuthbertson)\u003cbr\u003e17. SYSK: Stuff You Should Know About Applying for a Presidency\u003cbr\u003e­­­Faculty-Speak: Crossing Over to the Dark Side (Glenn DuBois)\u003cbr\u003eStrategic Vision of an Applicant for President (Sharon A. McDade)\u003cbr\u003e18. Help at Your Fingertips: Key Organizational Resources\u003cbr\u003eAppendix. Compendium of Presidential Search Committee Questions\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Authors and Contributors\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Co Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040482230615,"sku":"9781476682525","price":27.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/community-college-leadership-9781476682525","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}