How to Be a Provost in 4 Easy Days

A conference tries to teach new chief academic officers how to get the job done

Chairs form a circle in a cheery meeting room with thick drapes drawn tight. One by one, people introduce themselves. They say where they are from, and then their problems come spilling out. "It's killing me," says one.

Heads nod in understanding. People begin to offer solutions. "I've been there," their comments suggest.

At first blush, it feels like a support group. In a way, it is. This is

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