Provides statistical evidence suggesting that U.S. college and university managers (presidents) pursue goals consistent with economic theory in the context of firm ownership. Managers' tenure differs according to firms' organizational structure. Public institutions' nontransferable property rights reduce incentives to detect managerial…

A presidential transition has a major impact on the life of an institution. Hundreds of presidential transitions take place annually, and when they are not amicable and carefully orchestrated, they can scar both the institution and the president. This book is designed to provide assistance to presidents, trustees, faculty, and other important…