Research has identified a clear underrepresentation of race and gender diversity in the community college presidency and scant progress in diversification. This phenomenological study used critical race theory (CRT) and glass ceiling theory (GCT) lenses to examine the lived experiences of minority community college presidents, including those who…

As the twenty-first century progresses, educators face considerable turmoil from the economy, shrinking budgets, aging facilities, and high turnover and attrition among employees at all levels, all the while contending with increasing enrollments and a declining completion rate. These challenges don't even include the ever-growing number of…

Details findings of a 1983 survey conducted to provide a demographic and political profile of trustees representing the 39 Illinois community college districts. Finds trustees' seats dominated by politically conservative, middle- and upper-middle-class White males, although recent trends are toward more female, minority, aggressive, visible, and…

Looks at the growth in the number of women college presidents over the past five years. Reports survey results on the backgrounds, characteristics, qualifications, attitudes, and advice of women presidents. Describes the strategies of the National Identification Program for the Advancement of Women in Higher Education Administration. (DD)

Reports on a national survey of the 918 female community college trustees, highlighting personal characteristics, problems faced by women on community college boards, ways of overcoming barriers to effective participation, training needs, and perceptions of personal input and impact on decision making. (AYC)

Describes the state of the literature related to the community college presidency. Argues that the literature may not introduce presidents to three basic qualities: adaptability, role flexibility, and sound judgment. Describes challenges for presidents and their institutions related to technology, competing demands, and the changing concept of…

Reports on a national survey of the approximately 400 ethnic minority trustees of community colleges in 1984. Responses from 113 trustees are summarized with respect to personal characteristics, opinions about effective trusteeship, and college role. (AYC)

Describes the characteristics of the successful community college president and recommends that board members eschew written policies and allow the president maximum flexibility. (DC)

Offers a review of ERIC literature on the role of the community college trustee, the trustee's relationship with the college president, trustee orientation and selection, and board characteristics. (AYC)

Presents results from national surveys of public community college presidents and trustees, focusing on differences and similarities in characteristics. Provides data on the following: race, ethnicity, gender, age, education, political party, community college attendance and teaching experience, and level of stress. Discusses implications for the…

Offered as a contribution to developing better trustees, this collection of essays represents a variety of viewpoints on the nature and extent of trustee services. The following articles are included: (1) "The Illinois Public Community College Board Members," by Gary Frank Petty and William E. Piland; (2) "Active Trusteeship for a Changing Era,"…

Based on the premise that an effective relationship between community college governing boards and presidents is crucial, this volume explores the professional needs, challenges, and roles of college presidents and governing board members and the influence of these factors on the board-president team. The following articles are provided: (1)…

Provides a review of ERIC literature on community college presidents, their characteristics, remuneration and salaries, duties and qualifications, evaluation, and future. (DMM)

Describes the paradox that the diversity found in community college students is not reflected among college leaders. Discusses common career pathways taken by college presidents. Provides recommendations for increasing the number of minorities in leadership positions, emphasizing encouragement from presidents and trustees and the creation of an…

Focusing on the challenge of expanding administrative opportunities for minorities, the 10 essays in this volume explore the problem of underrepresentation of minority administrators at community colleges and suggest strategies for improving diversity. The following articles are provided: (1) "Paradox and Promise: Leadership and the Neglected…