This collection of essays on cultural diversity and leadership in higher education includes: "The President's Role in Shaping the Culture of Academic Institutions" (F. C. Richardson); "Facilitating Change" (Barbara N. Anderson, Harris T. Travis); "Reflections of a 'Mother Confessor': African American Women's Roles and Power Relationships in Historically White Institutions" (Hilda Richards); "The Role of Female Chief Academic Officers in Institutionalizing Cultural Diversity in the Academy" (Yolanda T. Moses); "Things They Don't Teach You About Being a Dean" (Bernard Oliver, Josephine D. Davis); "Dispelling Myths, Affecting Change: A Dominican Woman's Journey Through the Groves of Academe" (Daisy Cocco de Filippis); "Recruitment and Retention of Minority Faculty and Students on Historically White Campuses" (David W. Williams); "Recruitment, Retention and Graduation of African American and Other Minority Students" (David W. Williams); "Queenie: A Case Study on Racial, Cultural and Gender Dimensions of Leadership" (Josephine D. Davis); "Eight Principles for Promoting Diversity with Dignity (Josephine D. Davis); and "Epilogue: A Visionary Leader in Challenging Times" (Debra H. Lu, Judith Kilborn). Most papers include references. (MSE)