This article, Tips on Getting a Community College Presidency, http://www.wihe.com/viewBlog.jsp?set=Blog&id=19622 comes from the Women in Higher Education website. It connected with me because of ‘Master’ Raspiller’s trinity of reflection, diversity, and ethics. Dr. Yvette Galloway who facilitated the article is Director of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Community College Education Programs and Services. I think all of you will like it and hopefully share it with others outside of the class.
The reason: it provides insight into how anyone can set a goal for the office of the Presidency. As a graduate student on the periphery of higher education issues focusing on community colleges I especially thought it was appropriate for our Blog.
Although the article addresses overcoming obstacles as in the Path-Goal Theory -- Leaders can help subordinates along the path to their goals by selecting specific behaviors that are best suited to subordinate’s need and to the situation in which subordinates are working. Northouse, there is further connection to our readings.
I thought of the Three-Skill Approach and Transformational Leadership addressed in Kezar, Carducci, and Contreras-McGavin.
Again, this is a keeper.
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This is an excellent article posted on Women in Higher Education. It does provide great insight on paths and development needed to become a President of a community college. What I will take away from this article is the effective skills and experience that was gained through work is student affairs: leadership development, strategic planning, conflict resolution, collaboration and developing a sense of community with students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders.
I also agree that you need to grow your own leadership approach to and that your leadership is developed over time. Along with stating the requirements such as attaining a doctorate degree, it also includes areas for professional development in areas such as service organizations, fostering community college relationships, and the ability to manage resources such as budgets, fundraising,and financial aid. This is a great article for individuals seeking a position as a community college president or an individual seeking a senior administration position-it provides guidance and a foundation for what universities are looking to hire.
Wow! I really enjoyed this article. It's a keeper. The writer could easily expand upon this entry and turn it into a "handbook" of sorts.
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