{"product_id":"leadership-matters-confronting-the-hard-choices-facing-higher-education-hardcover","title":"Leadership Matters: Confronting the Hard Choices Facing Higher Education - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eW. Joseph King\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian C. Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeadership matters more than ever in this turbulent moment in American higher education.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring these unprecedented times, glaring internal inefficiencies, communication breakdowns, and an overriding sense of cultural inertia on many campuses are too often set against a backdrop of changing consumer preferences, high sticker prices, declining demand, massive tuition discounting, aging infrastructure, technological and pedagogical alternatives, and political pressure. Strategic leadership in such a complex environment needs to be exercised in nuanced ways that differ from those embraced by corporate cultures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLeadership Matters\u003c\/i\u003e, W. Joseph King and Brian C. Mitchell argue that the success of higher education institutions depends on strategic leaders who can utilize the strengths of their institutions and leaders to balance internal pressures, shifting demographics, global education needs, and workforce preparation demands beyond the college gates. Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors guide senior administration, trustees, and presidents on how to lead during immense financial, demographic, and social challenges. King and Mitchell believe that, to survive, colleges must be well run--flexible, effective, and forward thinking. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors begin with a fundamental premise--that colleges and universities must evolve and adapt by modernizing their practices, monetizing their assets, focusing on core educational strategies, and linking explicitly to the modern world. Discussing a broad range of leadership positions, including presidents, provosts, and board chairs, \u003ci\u003e Leadership Matters\u003c\/i\u003e touches on strategic planning, management and operations, stakeholder relations, campus and community, accreditation and athletic conferences, and much more. The authors offer an optimistic assessment based upon frank and stark conclusions about what colleges must do--and must not do--to remain relevant in the coming decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eW. Joseph King\u003c\/b\u003e is the past president of Lyon College, as well as the former executive director of the National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education and of Rice University's Connexions. \u003cb\u003eBrian C. Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e is the president and managing principal of Academic Innovators. He is the past president of Bucknell University and Washington \u0026amp; Jefferson College. Together, King and Mitchell are the coauthors of \u003ci\u003eHow to Run a College: A Practical Guide for Trustees, Faculty, Administrators, and Policymakers\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 04, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462859145394,"sku":"9781421442440","price":56.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/73cda8457992e6ae935f0c5d029942f7.webp?v=1778977274","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/leadership-matters-confronting-the-hard-choices-facing-higher-education-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}