Burnout. The call of family responsibilities. The lure
of a job offer that's too good to turn down. A high-profile mistake. The
completion of a successful capital campaign.
They're all reasons why a president or chancellor may
decide to step down from his or her position—but it's not always
that obvious that a college or university leader should step
down. Sometimes, the signs are more subtle, but no less real. And
whether leaving under good or bad circumstances, the key to a successful
transition is knowing when it's time to leave a position, from the
perspectives of both the president and the college. . . .
Excerpted from the spring 2006 issue of The Presidency.
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