The special challenges that face the husband of the president of Kennesaw College are described. (MLW)

Excerpts from "The President's Spouse: Volunteer or Volunteered" are presented. The book includes essays by women married to higher education leaders and covers a variety of topics: entertaining, fund-raising, the delicate relationship with the board, family considerations, self-identity, and the question of remuneration. (MLW)

The luring of honorary degrees is seen as a time-honored sport that seems to come naturally to some persons of distinction and to others only after an undue expenditure of effort (or money). (MLW)

A new college president discusses his decision to have an inauguration ceremony and outlines the steps leading to it, emphasizing campus and community relations and involvement and planning for a dynamic and well-received event. (MSE) PUBTYPE-141

A study of college and university presidents analyzing how long today's presidents have actually served is presented. Information about former presidents who served in office 20 or more years suggests that complaints about "revolving presidential doors" are largely ill-founded. (MLW)

An interview with Frederic W. Ness on a nonprofit, low-cost consulting service to aid any presidential search is reported. The mission of AGB's Presidential Search Consultation Service is to help institutions of higher education to search for quality presidents who will significantly affect leadership in higher education. (MLW)

When a college president remains after a successor takes over, the potential for chaos is high. Suggestions from presidents and former presidents are presented. (MLW)

Important first steps in the search and selection process of presidents and chancellors are outlined by the director of the Association of Governing Boards' Presidential Search Consultation Service. Guidelines for a search, appointment of a search committee, staffing the search, timetable, and the board's charge to the committee are discussed.…

The search for a president of Gallaudet University, the only such institution in the world for the deaf, spanned issues of civil rights and university governance. The selection and ultimate rejection of a hearing president occurred because people had different perceptions of what would best serve the university. (MSE)

A checklist of employment conditions that will help guide a board during its contract deliberations with an incoming president is presented. Conditions of employment, conditions of appointment, compensation, insurance, housing, travel, leave, leaving the presidency, and other conditions are covered. (MLW)

Sabbaticals for college presidents are recommended by a president who returned to his institution after a year working on a doctorate in higher education administration. Benefits to both the president and the college are noted. (MLW)

Policies and procedures adopted by the Utah Board of Regents for selection of college presidents are described including the chairman's role, selection procedures, voting procedures, and interview schedule. Representation is given to alumni, community, student body, and staff. (JMF)

Unusual circumstances creating a conflict, requiring a choice, and having pivotal consequences for the future of the organization can serve as tools for assessing management effectiveness, revealing and testing the relationship between the president and the board chair. (MSE)

A thorough review conducted by the right person can be a priceless tool for boards and presidents, incumbent and newly appointed, in guiding their institutions. Good reviews often carry more weight than accreditation reports. Article includes a reading list detailing the tools reviewers need to begin an institutional evaluation. (Author/MSE)

Governing board members can work collaboratively with the college president to walk the fine line between conserving tradition and resources and making needed innovations in curriculum or campus living. However, they must learn to offer their own individual and group judgment without being intrusive. (MSE)