ABSTRACT
Listening to the voices of global university presidents is important to understand higher education. In this interview, Professor Robert J. Zimmer, president of the University of Chicago, discusses personal experiences, leadership insights and arrangements, the institution, and future challenges and opportunities shaping higher education. Key points Professor Zimmer touches on include focusing energy on formulating and implementing the school’s strategy, appointing the right people into leadership roles, working with people and maintaining full communication to help the university cohere, paying attention to rankings, and encouraging people to explore new ideas.
