Descriptor
| Administrator Characteristics | 1 |
| Administrator Role | 1 |
| Board Administrator… | 1 |
| Case Studies | 1 |
| Change Agents | 1 |
| College Presidents | 1 |
| Governance | 1 |
| Governing Boards | 1 |
| Higher Education | 1 |
| Leadership Qualities | 1 |
Source
| Educational Record | 1 |
Author
| Fisher, James L. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Administrators | 1 |
| Practitioners | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedFisher, James L. – Educational Record, 1994
The college president's role in institutional leadership is discussed, focusing on the president's relationship with the governing board and his/her empowerment in the face of responsibility. Examples of presidents who have been able to transform institutions are offered. It is concluded that professional distance is an essential quality. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship, Case Studies
