The Presidency, Fall 2009
Vol. 12, No. 3

A New Morrill Act: Higher Education Anchors the 'Remaking of America'
By Nancy Cantor, Syracuse University
Advocating expansive thinking as a response to President Obama's call to "remake America," Cantor contends that postsecondary institutions are community anchors, profoundly affecting area prospects and prosperity.

Connecting with Today's Students
By Graham B. Spanier, The Pennsylvania State University
Though faced with rising costs in operations, shifting demographics, competing demands, and an ever-widening communication gap between generations, Spanier reminds college and university leaders that students are higher education's most precious resource.

The Enterprise of the Future
By Dennis J. Murray, Marist College
How should higher education prepare students for the future? Murray discloses five characteristics that will mark a successful 21st century enterprise and how they can be incorporated into curricula.

How Boards Go Wrong—And Right: Observations on the Search and Selection of College Presidents
By Rebecca A. Denton and John E. Moore, Jr., Drury University
Finding an effective leader is crucial to a college or university's success. The authors offer valuable insight into a governing board's quest for the perfect president.

Career Paths: Presidential Hiring
By Harry L. Peterson, Western State College of Colorado
Presidential administrators are a primary factor in the triumphs (or tragedies) of a campus leader. Peterson points out the similarities between the Oval Office and the Ivory Tower, and what campuses can learn from President Obama's Cabinet selections.

Legal Watch
Advice on minimizing legal risk when handling faculty layoffs.