Full Description
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) reports over 900 presidential transitions in the last five years. It also estimated that nearly 50% of presidents will retire in the next 5 years. The flood of imminent retirements of sitting presidents and other senior leaders from community colleges is widely known. As community colleges are facing unprecedented challenges with the exodus of successful presidents, Generation X leaders are stepping in to fulfill the vacant leadership positions. This book is about them—their views on the community college presidency, new challenges facing community colleges, balancing work and other obligations, tapping future rock star leaders, and what every president needs to know that was not taught in graduate school.
Contents
Foreword
Walter Bumphus, President and CEO, American Association of Community Colleges, Washington, DC
Acknowledgements
Introduction: Generation X Presidents and New Challenges
Martha Ellis, Vice President/Dean of Graduate Faculty and Professor, Community College Leadership Program, Roueche Graduate Center, National American University and Interim Director of Higher Education Services, Charles A. Dana Center, University of Texas at Austin
Chapter 1: Who Are the Generations?
Linda Garcia, Assistant Director of College Relations, Center for Community College Student Engagement, The University of Texas at Austin
Chapter 2: Leading From the Middle Generation Position
Thom Chesney, President, Brookhaven College, Dallas County Community College District
Chapter 3: Why We Became and Remain Presidents
Martha Ellis, Vice President/Dean of Graduate Faculty and Professor, Community College Leadership Program, Roueche Graduate Center, National American University and Interim Director of Higher Education Services, Charles A. Dana Center, University of Texas at Austin
Chapter 4: Being Called to the Presidency in Tumultuous Times
Kathleen Plinske, President, Osceola, Lake Nona and Poinciana Campuses, Valencia College
Chapter 5: Intrusive Mentoring
Linda Garcia, Assistant Director of College Relations, Center for Community College Student Engagement, The University of Texas at Austin
Chapter 6: "The Real Work": Gen X Presidents as Mentors for Student Success and Sustainability
JoAlice Blondin, President, Clark State Community College
Chapter 7: New Strategic Planning
Kirk Nooks, President, Longview Campus, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City
Chapter 8: Trust and Empowerment: A Declaration of Independence
Allen Goben, President, Northeast Campus, Tarrant County College
Chapter 9: From Latchkey Kid to Latchkey President
Steven Gonzales, President, GateWay College, Maricopa Community Colleges
Chapter 10: Crafting a Rewarding Life
Martha Ellis, Vice President/Dean of Graduate Faculty and Professor, Community College Leadership Program, Roueche Graduate Center, National American University and Interim Director of Higher Education Services, Charles A. Dana Center, University of Texas at Austin
Chapter 11: Crafting a Rewarding Life: A President's Insights
Stefani Hicswa, President, Northwest College
Chapter 12: Preparing for the Presidency: What They Did Not Teach You in Grad School
Martha Ellis, Vice President/Dean of Graduate Faculty and Professor, Community College Leadership Program, Roueche Graduate Center, National American University and Interim Director of Higher Education Services, Charles A. Dana Center, University of Texas at Austin
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