Chapter 10: The Presidency

Question 1

How has the role of academic presidency changed over time?

Answer 1

Early years = active in learning process as teacher, faculty oversight, religious leader
Now = institutional ambassador, fund raiser, chief executive officer

Question 2

Why might Emotional Intelligence be more preferred than IQ for president?

Answer 2

President needs to exercise integral leadership; must be self and socially aware and able to develop good personal relationships; EI more essential to leadership effectiveness than cognitive abilities

Question 3

Transformational Leadership

Answer 3

Can change institution if conditions are right (when leadership is new and institutional culture expects and welcomes change)

Question 4

Transactional Leadership

Answer 4

Seen as a social exchange, which manifests in mutual regard and influence
Birnbaum sees transactional as more effective

Question 5

Perceived roles of President

Answer 5

Symbol of institution; link between board and shared governance groups; CEO