Academics on Board: University Presidents as Corporate Directors

Examines the relationships between presidents of elite universities and the boards of publicly held firms in the United States. Describes the proportion of such presidents who sit on corporate boards, types of firms which elected presidents to sit on their boards, the personal financial benefits to...

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Published in:Academe (Washington. 1979) 2001-09, Vol.87 (5), p.33-37
Main Authors: Goldschmidt, Nancy P., Finkelstein, James H.
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Business structures
College Presidents
Corporate boards
Corporations
Fees
Governing Boards
Higher Education
Meetings
Research universities
Retainers
School Business Relationship
Universities
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Summary:Examines the relationships between presidents of elite universities and the boards of publicly held firms in the United States. Describes the proportion of such presidents who sit on corporate boards, types of firms which elected presidents to sit on their boards, the personal financial benefits to presidents, and their time commitments. (EV)
ISSN:0190-2946
DOI:10.2307/40252061