The Presidency, Winter 2009
Vol. 12, No. 1

Facing the Challenges of a Turbulent Economy
By Pamela Gann, Claremont McKenna College
As higher education grapples with the ramifications of the nation’s sagging economy, Gann discusses ways in which college and university leaders can assess their strategic financial positions and develop response plans while maintaining their institution’s core values.

An American Crisis
By Eduardo Padrón, Miami Dade College
How can higher education prepare its students for success in the workforce amidst a shifting economic landscape and increasing school dropout rate? Padrón offers recommendations for strengthening postsecondary access and providing educational opportunity.

Building Whole People, Whole Organizations, and Whole Communities
By Stephen Mittelstet, Richland College
For students to build sustainable local and worldwide communities, Mittelstet advises colleges and universities to mirror Ghandi’s teachings and lead by example. He also shares Richland College’s own performance excellence model.

The Chancellor’s Role in a Presidential Transition
By James Appleton and Stuart Dorsey, University of Redlands
Can a former president stay on as chancellor
without crossing leadership swords with his successor?

Appleton and Dorsey draw from their own unique—and successful—transition experience.

Presidents in Action: Preparing for the Unthinkable
By Judith Dwyer, Saint Xavier University
An assessment of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Opportunity Act.

Legal Watch
A look at the legal issues that may challenge higher education in 2009.

Departments

By the Numbers
The tradition of young people attaining a higher level of education than the previous generation stalls.