ABSTRACT

This practical resource helps aspiring leaders demystify the challenges associated with becoming a community college president.

Building on existing scholarship and research related to historical origins of the community college, this book explores the role and function of the presidency, discusses existing demographics and the importance of meeting the needs of a diverse student population, and unpacks the required competencies and leadership challenges related to becoming a community college president.

Including real voices from award-winning and current presidents as well as a step-by-step approach to attaining the position, this is an important resource that speaks to the needs of today and tomorrows’ community college leaders.

part I|43 pages

Introduction to the Community College: Historical Footprints

chapter Chapter One|8 pages

Historical Footprints

chapter Chapter Three|8 pages

Contemporary President Profiles

chapter Chapter Five|9 pages

Student and Faculty Profiles

part II|44 pages

Building Leverage to Get the Job

chapter Chapter Six|12 pages

Steps to the Presidency

A Basic Review

chapter Chapter Seven|7 pages

Understanding the Context

chapter Chapter Eight|5 pages

Develop and Cultivatea Network

chapter Chapter Nine|10 pages

Understanding and Preparing for the Interview Process

chapter Chapter Ten|8 pages

Job Announcement Description and Analysis

part III|51 pages

Stories from the Field

chapter Chapter Twelve|26 pages

Lived Experiences of Sitting Community College Presidents

chapter Chapter Fourteen|4 pages

The Story of Clementine

part IV|30 pages

Competencies for the Future

chapter Chapter Fifteen|23 pages

Guidesto Building 21st-Century Competencies

chapter Chapter Sixteen|5 pages

Keeping the Job and Performing with Distinction

part V|13 pages

New Directions

chapter Chapter Seventeen|6 pages

Changing Practices and Moving the Field Forward

chapter Chapter Eighteen|5 pages

Lessons and Concluding Remarks