The number of community college presidential transitions per year has more than doubled in the past five years. Such leadership turnover places significant strain on an institution’s ability to fulfill mission critical goals.
New presidents are being asked to maintain institutional performance with an ever increasing portfolio of tasks and responsibilities. This white paper provides specific, detailed advice for how to accelerate the presidential transition process and create immediate impact for the college from day one.
Margin of error shrinkingWith the advent of performance-based funding, declining enrollments, and state budget cuts, new presidents face increased pressure to do more with less. Consequently, the rates of no-confidence votes against community college presidents have more than doubled in recent years. The first 100 days present the best opportunity to navigate these challenges and outline an agenda for a successful tenure.
A road map for the first 100 daysGuided by conversations with recently appointed and long-tenured presidents, this study distills the four key areas of focus for all new college leaders. The 14 strategies and five corresponding tools will help new presidents of all experience levels elevate their executive practice and ensure a smooth transition to the role.
Download the full report or explore the table of contents to learn more about how successful community college leaders manage the key areas of focus during their first one hundred days.
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