Was a search consultant used in the search that resulted in your selection for this presidency? |
Yes |
48.7% |
No |
51.3% |
Before accepting the position, did you seek advice in negotiating the terms of employment? |
Yes |
40.9% |
No |
59.1% |
If yes, whom did you consult for advice? |
Lawyer |
39.1% |
Colleagues in the field |
49.9% |
Colleagues outside the field |
44.1% |
Financial planner |
13.0% |
Other |
5.8% |
Do you feel that the search process disclosed to you: |
A realistic assessment of the current status of the institution? |
Yes |
79.9% |
No |
20.1% |
A full and accurate picture of the institution's financial condition? |
Yes |
75.4% |
No |
24.6% |
A clear understanding of the CEO's role? |
Yes |
87.9% |
No |
12.1% |
A clear understanding of your spouse or domestic partner's role? |
Yes |
54.5% |
No |
24.5% |
Not applicable |
20.9% |
A clear understanding of the board's expectations? |
Yes |
81.2% |
No |
18.8% |
A clear understanding of the institution's expectations? |
Yes |
80.0% |
No |
20.0% |
Do you have a written contract? |
Yes |
71.5% |
No |
28.5% |
If yes, length of contract in years |
1 |
18.1% |
2 |
7.7% |
3 |
32.6% |
4 |
9.5% |
Between 1 and 5/rolling |
5.1% |
5 or more |
24.6% |
At will or indefinite |
2.5% |
Agreed-upon conditions of employment |
Automobile (without a driver) |
51.3% |
Automobile (with a driver) |
3.3% |
Parking |
28.7% |
Consulting opportunities |
70.1% |
Paid corporate directorships |
7.1% |
Deferred compensation |
24.0% |
Pension |
59.3% |
Performance-based bonuses |
13.8% |
Salary increase based on merit |
34.0% |
Loan at no or low interest |
1.4% |
Presidential house |
27.6% |
Housing allowance |
20.2% |
House manager |
3.6% |
Housekeeper |
17.5% |
Entertainment budget |
35.0% |
Life insurance |
49.5% |
Health insurance (currently) |
63.3% |
Health insurance (retirement) |
13.2% |
Professional financial planning |
4.6% |
Membership fees for clubs |
34.5% |
Membership dues for professional associations |
35.3% |
Evaluation |
45.7% |
Executive coaching |
2.5% |
Involuntary-separation agreement |
15.3% |
Relocation |
34.0% |
Retention bonuses |
5.4% |
Sabbaticals |
14.8% |
Tuition assistance for family members |
29.1% |
Employment status of spouse or domestic partner |
Compensated by institution as spouse |
3.4% |
Otherwise employed at institution |
6.2% |
Unpaid participant |
34.4% |
Employed outside of institution |
26.8% |
Not applicable (no spouse or partner) |
8.3% |
What areas did you feel insufficiently prepared for in your first presidency? |
Fund raising |
22.8% |
Risk management |
17.4% |
Capital improvement |
15.3% |
Budget |
14.7% |
Entrepreneurial ventures |
14.6% |
Governing-board relations |
12.3% |
Crisis management |
12.2% |
Athletics |
12.1% |
Government relations |
10.8% |
Strategic planning |
10.6% |
Enrollment management |
10.5% |
Accountability |
10.1% |
Academic issues |
8.9% |
Media/public relations |
8.8% |
Faculty issues |
8.7% |
Personnel issues |
7.6% |
Community relations |
5.7% |
In what areas do you enjoy working the most? * |
Community relations |
31.4% |
Fund raising |
27.5% |
Academic issues |
26.9% |
Capital-improvement projects |
21.5% |
Strategic planning |
20.6% |
Entrepreneurial ventures |
15.4% |
Budget/financial management |
14.9% |
Governing-board relations |
14.7% |
Enrollment management |
10.1% |
Government relations |
8.9% |
Faculty issues |
5.6% |
Accountability of student learning |
5.1% |
Student life/conduct issues |
4.9% |
Media/public relations |
4.6% |
Athletics |
3.6% |
Personnel issues |
2.5% |
Crisis management |
2.1% |
Technology planning |
1.2% |
Risk management/legal issues |
0.3% |
What areas occupy most of your time? * |
Fund raising |
37.7% |
Budget/financial management |
34.8% |
Community relations |
20.9% |
Strategic planning |
20.9% |
Governing-board relations |
16.5% |
Personnel issues |
13.9% |
Capital-improvement projects |
11.4% |
Faculty issues |
10.8% |
Enrollment management |
10.6% |
Academic issues |
10.2% |
Government relations |
9.2% |
Crisis management |
5.9% |
Entrepreneurial ventures |
3.9% |
Media/public relations |
3.7% |
Accountability of student learning |
2.6% |
Student life/conduct issues |
2.6% |
Athletics |
2.3% |
Risk management/legal issues |
1.9% |
Technology planning |
1.4% |
What constituent groups provide the greatest reward to you? * |
Students |
53.5% |
Administration/staff |
42.8% |
Faculty |
30.1% |
Community residents |
25.7% |
Governing board |
25.1% |
Donors/benefactors |
22.5% |
Alumni/alumnae |
13.5% |
Legislators/policy makers |
4.1% |
Parents |
1.9% |
System office/state coordinating board |
0.9% |
Media |
0.4% |
What constituent groups present the greatest challenge to you? * |
Faculty |
39.6% |
Legislators/policy makers |
31.0% |
Governing board |
22.6% |
Donors/benefactors |
18.5% |
System office/state coordinating board |
17.9% |
Administration/staff |
16.7% |
Media |
14.5% |
Alumni/alumnae |
12.4% |
Community residents |
12.4% |
Students |
9.7% |
Parents |
9.2% |
Academic activities outside of presidency |
Teach a course alone |
20.1% |
Write for scholarly publications |
16.9% |
Team-teach a course |
14.3% |
Conduct research in academic field |
11.2% |
Do you serve on external boards? |
Yes |
85.6% |
No |
14.4% |
If yes, number of corporate boards |
1 |
58.3% |
2 |
16.8% |
3 |
7.7% |
More than 3 |
5.8% |
Unspecified |
11.4% |
If yes, number of college or university boards |
1 |
50.3% |
2 |
23.5% |
3 |
4.5% |
More than 3 |
6.6% |
Unspecified |
15.1% |
If yes, number of nonprofit boards |
1 |
10.4% |
2 |
15.6% |
3 |
17.7% |
More than 3 |
30.2% |
Unspecified |
26.2% |
* Respondents were asked to select three items. |
NOTE: Totals may not equal 100 percent because of rounding or multiple responses. The 2006 figures are from a survey of presidents of 3,396 degree-granting, regionally accredited colleges and universities. The response rate was 63 percent, or 2,148 respondents. The 1986 figures are based on the responses of presidents of 2,105 colleges. |
SOURCE: "The American College President: 2007 Edition," American Council on Education |
