On Being Presidential
A Guide for College and University Leaders
By Judith Block McLaughlin, Susan R. Pierce | Publisher: Wiley
About the book
Praise for On Being Presidential
\"This is the best book I've ever read on being a college president.\"—Arthur Levine, president, Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, and president emeritus, Teachers College, Columbia University
\"A must-read for anyone involved in higher education. Susan Resneck Pierce's cautionary tales and commonsense approach to college management present, in a very entertaining way, the 'dos' and 'don'ts' of effective postsecondary academic leadership. Highly recommended... I am so enthusiastic that I plan to share On Being Presidential with two new university presidents!\"—Barbara Young, vice-chair, Sweet Briar College Board of Directors, and two-time appointee to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees
\"Susan Pierce provides an insightful guide to the successful presidency, lessons based not on theory but gleaned from meaningful experiences. Nearly every page contains pearls of wisdom both for college and university presidents and for those who aspire to lead campuses.\"—Constantine W. Curris, president emeritus, American Association of State Colleges and Universities
Editions of On Being Presidential
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781118027769
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118133170
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118133200
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Praise for On Being Presidential
\"This is the best book I've ever read on being a college president.\"—Arthur Levine, president, Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, and president emeritus, Teachers College, Columbia University
\"A must-read for anyone involved in higher education. Susan Resneck Pierce's cautionary tales and commonsense approach to college management present, in a very entertaining way, the 'dos' and 'don'ts' of effective postsecondary academic leadership. Highly recommended... I am so enthusiastic that I plan to share On Being Presidential with two new university presidents!\"—Barbara Young, vice-chair, Sweet Briar College Board of Directors, and two-time appointee to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees
\"Susan Pierce provides an insightful guide to the successful presidency, lessons based not on theory but gleaned from meaningful experiences. Nearly every page contains pearls of wisdom both for college and university presidents and for those who aspire to lead campuses.\"—Constantine W. Curris, president emeritus, American Association of State Colleges and Universities
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Praise for On Being Presidential
\"This is the best book I've ever read on being a college president.\"—Arthur Levine, president, Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, and president emeritus, Teachers College, Columbia University
\"A must-read for anyone involved in higher education. Susan Resneck Pierce's cautionary tales and commonsense approach to college management present, in a very entertaining way, the 'dos' and 'don'ts' of effective postsecondary academic leadership. Highly recommended... I am so enthusiastic that I plan to share On Being Presidential with two new university presidents!\"—Barbara Young, vice-chair, Sweet Briar College Board of Directors, and two-time appointee to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees
\"Susan Pierce provides an insightful guide to the successful presidency, lessons based not on theory but gleaned from meaningful experiences. Nearly every page contains pearls of wisdom both for college and university presidents and for those who aspire to lead campuses.\"—Constantine W. Curris, president emeritus, American Association of State Colleges and Universities
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in On Being Presidential?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Higher education, tertiary education
Where can I read a sample of On Being Presidential?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781118027769
Who is/are the Author/s of the book On Being Presidential?
Judith Block McLaughlin, Susan R. Pierce
Who is the Publisher of the book On Being Presidential?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
On Being Presidential is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781118027769) and ebook(ISBN 9781118133170) and ebook(ISBN 9781118133200)
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