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The Presidency, Spring 2010
Vol. 13, No. 2

Table of Contents

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On the Cover

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Making Difficult Decisions in Difficult Times 
By Mark G. Yudof, University of California
Distinguishing between situational and sustainable values has helped one of the nation's most visible higher education leaders make difficult financial decisions that continue to promote the long-term interests of his institution.

 

Features

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The New Space Race: Global Sustainability
By Judy Genshaft, University of South Florida
Has the nation reached another Sputnik-era crossroads? Genshaft asserts that it has, and this time, it's the challenge to create sustainable practices, technologies, and systems that must be met before it's too late.

 

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Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling
By Renu Khator, University of Houston
With so few Asian Americans pursuing leadership positions in U.S. postsecondary institutions, Khator questions whether the pipeline to the top is broken. Here, she describes her own journey to the presidency and reveals a potential conflict of values between the two worlds.

 

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Style Matters: Phil, Ernie, and the Board
By William G. Cale, Jr., University of North Alabama
Comparing college and university presidents to professional golfers, Cale offers a unique perspective on collaborating with different types of leaders, and how each leadership style can be effective.

Columns

Legal Watch
The recent earthquake disaster in Haiti provides an opportunity to rebuild the nation's higher education system by bringing qualified Haitian students to the United States.

Departments

By the Numbers
The gender gap in higher education appears to be stabilizing for every group, except one.


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