This chapter explores the leadership qualities participants identified as pivotal to the development of civic engagement at a large, suburban community college.

This chapter draws on a longitudinal study about women faculty, work-family, and career advancement in community colleges. The study found that the participants, though highly satisfied with their careers and qualified for administration, are largely uninterested in moving to more senior administrative positions.

This chapter describes a movement to significantly increase student attainment in community and technical colleges. The observations of Leadership Coaches in Achieving the Dream, developed over a nine-year period of involvement, provide insight into the leadership required to transform institutional culture.

This chapter explores the concept of entrepreneurial waves, with a special focus on the "third wave" of entrepreneurial ventures: alternative means of funding programs and services in light of continued reductions in public financial support and as an approach to building strong and sustainable relationships with external constituencies.…

Desna Wallin defines change leadership as a four-part process that "anticipates" change, "analyzes" the internal and external environments, "acts" on the basis of appropriate and timely data and the strengths of team members, and "affirms" institutional actions with the goal of continuous organizational improvement. In its finest form, change…

In summer 2003, the W. K. Kellogg Foundation awarded a grant to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to address the national need for community college leaders. An extensive data-gathering process, part of the AACC Leading Forward project, resulted in the creation of the AACC competencies for community college leaders. This…

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has been a constant advocate for greater diversity in community college leadership. Along with other work to encourage diversity in leadership, the AACC brought together community college practitioners and scholars to develop a competency framework for community college leadership,…

The overall mission of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is "Building a Nation of Learners by Advancing America's Community Colleges." A significant component of this mission statement involves the development of leadership. The AACC believes that leadership can be learned and is committed to supporting and growing leaders. In…

Although many of the issues facing community colleges are similar, rural community colleges face additional leadership challenges due to limited resources, geographic isolation, and static economies. This chapter focuses on the impact of location on the interpretation and development of the leadership competencies. The chapter concludes with…

The anticipated increase in chief executive officer retirements along with an identified shortage of qualified candidates to fill these vacancies has created a high level of concern throughout the community college system. To address this situation, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) board of directors approved the "Competencies…

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…

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…

Argues that college presidents have an important role as protectors of the public interest; can be powerful agents in creating bridges between different cultures; and must be role models for faculty, students, and communities. Describes characteristics of successful presidents. Emphasizes the importance of achieving diversity among students and…

Provides an annotated bibliography of 15 current documents from the ERIC database related to community college leadership. Provides sources related to guidelines for effective leadership, building relationships, shared governance, and future challenges facing leaders. (BCY)

Discusses the multitude of tasks that community college academic deans perform and the evolution of the role of dean through the present. Looks at skills required in areas such as productivity and accountability, human relations, and budgeting. Examines current job descriptions and discusses some of the skills that are essential to the dean's…