Ten Qualities of a Strong Community College Leader

There are thousands of articles, books, essays, dissertations, and more devoted to leadership in higher education. All of them highlight the importance of a person "out front" who is charged with moving the organization forward and people who follow to ensure that movement takes place. The...

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Published in:Community college journal 2012, Vol.82 (5), p.26
Main Author: Wheelan, Belle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administrator Qualifications
Administrator Role
College Presidents
Community Colleges
Decision Making
Ethics
Humor
Individual Characteristics
Influences
Interpersonal Relationship
Leadership Qualities
Trust (Psychology)
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Summary:There are thousands of articles, books, essays, dissertations, and more devoted to leadership in higher education. All of them highlight the importance of a person "out front" who is charged with moving the organization forward and people who follow to ensure that movement takes place. The author's favorite definition of leadership is not found in any publication. It comes from a plaque given to her by a human resources director during her first college presidency. It says, "Being in charge isn't all glory." As the 2012 American Association of Community Colleges Leadership Award winner, the author would like to share 10 qualities that define what it means to be an effective community college leader.
ISSN:1067-1803