February 7, 2010

Presidents Belong in the Classroom

By Marvin Krislov

A college or university president's duties are focused increasingly on raising money and managing the budget, especially in these challenging economic times. That certainly holds true for me. But in nearly a decade as a college administrator, I have chosen to teach at least one course a semester, usually to undergraduates.

Some of my peers have questioned my sanity for doing this, but I plan to continue. Teaching undergraduates is as rewarding as anything I have ever done. Working