Selection of the chief administrative officer for a college or university ranks extremely high among important decisions required by the membership on the board. In discussing the role of the trustees in the evaluation of college and university leadership, the following suggestions are made: (1) Clearly indicate the expectations of leadership and…

Some of the problem in the evaluation of presidential leadership are discussed in this speech from the president's viewpoint. It is noted that often there is a close and positive relationship between the quality of an institution and the success of its leadership. Some reservations are addressed about certain aspects of the presidential evaluation…