Suggests strategies for developing a new college president's image, including thorough preparation; immediate contacts with trustees, students, faculty members, alumni, and key community figures; a focus on early successes in the key areas of fund raising and student recruitment; developing an on-campus presence; and strategic time management. (DB)

The experiences of a university president who loves fund-raising are described. Supporting institutional missions, philanthropy as an American custom, competition, the satisfaction of seeing grants work, and the fellowship of development professionals are discussed. (MLW)

Discusses strategies to enable the spouses of campus CEOs to play a productive role in institutional advancement: clarify expectations, focus on areas of interest, work with dual-career couples, provide support, consider compensation, and realize that recognition matters. (EV)

Describes the roles played by college presidents in alumni relations, including campus beacon, institution tactician, alumni relations advocate, and campus connector. Discusses the responsibilities of alumni relations executives toward college presidents, including as a channel to alumni, presidential gatekeeper, and "outsider." Includes…

Ten rules for presidents who want to stay cool under hot TV lights are presented including: be yourself, be likable, prepared, enthusiastic, specific, correct, and anecdotal, listen, bridge from where you are in a discussion to where you want to be on topics of your choice, and be cool. (MLW)

The most frequently asked college president inaugural questions are discussed. Describes installation, marshal, mace, academic costume, and the charter, among others. (MLW)

Presents an interview with Bob Kerrey, president of New School University, on fund raising's role in politics and the campus presidency. (EV)

Planning for a successful transition to a new college administration is divided into four phases: (1) preparing for the announcement of a new leader; (2) making the formal presentation; (3) getting acquainted and introducing the president to others; and (4) creating regular opportunities for ongoing communication with all constituencies. (MSE)

The effectiveness of a development officer is directly proportional to the fund-raising abilities of the president and the chairman of the board of trustees. A modest program that fits the corporate culture of the institution will be better than a program that is too ambitious for the people involved. (MLW)

Planning a college president's inaugural ceremony is discussed. A timeline, an invaluable tool for planning an inauguration, is provided.(MLW)

Discusses the need for alumni directors to have a good working relationship with their college or university chief executive officer (CEO). Alumni directors need to increase their visibility, meet with the CEO on a regular basis, show results, plan around the CEO's schedule, and mediate conflicts between alumni and the CEO. (MDM)

Discusses how changing management styles have offered advancement officers the opportunity to become college presidents. Explores obstacles they may face when seeking the position, such as opposition from faculty because of their lack of academic background, and the skills that advancement officers can bring to bear, such as fundraising and…

Discusses three models that can shape the events surrounding inauguration of a new college president. Describes example inaugural activities of three college presidents which fit the models' various emphases on change, tradition, or innovation. (EV)

Describes a transition process at Susquehanna University designed to help its new president adjust to the institution. Discusses the transition committee's efforts, including formation of a schedule for the new president, sharing of institutional information, and planning various meetings with important constituencies. Includes sidebars on useful…

A resignation or announcement of a new college president is one of the most difficult but important to control. There is a lot to lose when inaccurate, incomplete, or speculative information is reported. Some suggestions on how to control the news are provided. (MLW)