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Author Thomas, Jack (President of Western Illinois University)

Title Within these gates : academic work, academic leadership, university life, and the presidency / Jack Thomas.

Publication Info. Lanham : University Press of America, Inc., 2015.

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Description 1 online resource
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Personal Leadership Journey -- What Prompted Change to New Position -- Personal Leadership Experience -- ch. 2 Academic Affairs and the University Presidency -- University Presidency -- Strategic Plans and Timetables -- Curriculum and Instruction -- Construction, Facilities, Laboratories, and Library -- Undergraduate Programs -- Graduate Programs -- Distance Learning and Online Programs -- ch. 3 Community and the University Presidency -- Fundraising Campaigns -- Presidential Transition -- Public Relations and the Presidency -- University Presidents and and State and Local Governments -- University and the Federal Government -- Alumni Relations and the University President -- Budgeting and the University President -- ch. 4 University President's Role in the Administration's Organization -- Leadership and the University Presidency -- Servant Leader -- Charismatic Leader -- Transformational Leader -- Academic Leaders -- Provost -- Academic Deans -- Department Chairs -- Staff -- External Forces in Higher Education -- ch. 5 Faculty Life and the University -- Labor Unions and the University -- Faculty Development -- Faculty Governance and the University President -- Faculty Tenure and Promotion -- Academic Freedom and the University President -- Presidential Advice for Future Faculty -- ch. 6 Student Affairs and the University Presidency -- Undergraduate Students and Student Behavior -- Student Orientation -- Student Evaluations -- Student Publications -- Student Government and Student Organizations -- Greek Organizations -- Campus Violence -- Veteran Students -- International Students -- ch. 7 Admissions and the Administration -- Admissions Criteria -- Admissions Decisions -- Problems in Admission -- Using Technology Admissions -- Admissions as Public Relations -- Educational Opportunities for Marginal Students -- Transfer Students -- ch. 8 Intercollegiate Athletics and the University Presidency -- Title IX and the University -- ch. 9 Religion, Diversity, and the University Presidency -- Religious Organization and Programs -- Religious Organization and University Policies -- Racism on Campus -- Sexism on Campus -- Preferred Qualifications -- GBLT on Campus -- ch. 10 University Presidency, Leadership, and Legacy -- Fishbowl Effect -- Family Time -- Personal Time -- Search Process and Salary -- Preparations and Reommendation -- Kellogg NAFEO MSI Leadership Program -- Executive Leadership Summit -- American Council on Education Fellows Program -- Millennium Leadership Initiative -- Harvard Institute for Higher Education.
Summary "Within these Gates: Academic Work, Academic Leadership, University Life, and the Presidency examines the varied interactions between college and university presidents and their campus and local communities, alumni, governing bodies, external forces that impact higher education, federal and state government entities, and other stakeholders."--Page [4] of cover.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Universities and colleges -- United States -- Administration.
Universities and colleges.
United States.
College presidents -- United States.
College presidents.
Administration.
EDUCATION -- Higher.
Universities and colleges -- Administration.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
ISBN 9780761865391 (electronic book)
076186539X (electronic book)
9780761865384
Standard No. 40024879883