January 9, 2004

How to Keep Good College Presidents on the Job, and What to Pay Them

To the Editor:

Rita Bornstein alluded to one solution to the problem of failed college presidencies: A new president should immerse himself or herself in the culture of the university before proposing widespread, drastic changes ("Why College Presidents Don't Last," The Review, November 14).

Just because someone is in a leadership position does not mean that person is truly a leader. A key part of being a good leader is also being a good follower and listener. By taking the

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