June 9, 2009

Want to Be a College President? Search Consultants Share How-To's

By Kathryn Masterson

Washington

Is there a secret to becoming a college president?

Not really, according to a group of experienced presidential search consultants who spoke at The Chronicle Leadership Forum here on Monday. While presidential searches are increasingly happening behind closed doors, there is no privately held formula for how someone gets the top job.

Honesty, the ability to demonstrate a broad set of skills, and a healthy dose of self-awareness can go a long way in helping

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