Generation X presidents leading community colleges : new challenges, new leaders

Ellis, Martha M., 1952- (editor.). García, Linda, 1979- (editor.).

Summary: As community colleges are facing unprecedented challenges with the exodus of successful presidents, Generation X leaders are stepping in to fulfill the vacant leadership positions. This book is about them.

Record details

ISBN: 9781475831528
ISBN: 1475831528
ISBN: 9781475831535
ISBN: 1475831536
Physical Description: print
xxiv, 119 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2017]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction : generation X presidents and new challenges / Martha Ellis -- Who are the generations? / Linda Garcia -- Leading from the middle generation position / Thom Chesney -- Why we became and remain presidents / Martha Ellis -- Being called to the presidency in tumultuous times / Kathleen Plinske -- Intrusive mentoring / Linda Garcia -- "The real work" : gen x presidents as mentors for student success and sustainability / JoAlice Blondin -- New strategic planning / Kirk Nooks -- Trust and empowerment : a declaration of independence / Allen Goben -- From latchkey kid to latchkey president / Steven Gonzales -- Crafting a rewarding life / Martha Ellis -- Crafting a rewarding life : a president's insights / Stefani Hicswa -- Preparing for the presidency : what they did not teach you in grad school / Martha Ellis.