Acting Presidents Should Act like Presidents.

De Zonia, Robert H.

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ERIC Number: EJ216364

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Publication Date: 1979

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Acting Presidents Should Act like Presidents.

De Zonia, Robert H.

AGB Reports, v21 n6 p32-36 Nov-Dec 1979

Governing boards are advised to give an "acting" president full authority and responsibility. Conclusions include the following: (1) leadership must be exercised, (2) noncandidates should be appointed, (3) institutional staff must support the acting staff, (4) acting staff must be active and communicative with constituents, and (5) transitional period imposes heavy obligations. (MLW)

Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Selection, Administrators, Board Administrator Relationship, College Administration, College Presidents, Communication (Thought Transfer), Decision Making, Governing Boards, Higher Education, Leadership, Presidents, Temporary Employment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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