College presidents have a wide range of roles, from institutional defender to student advocate. But those responsibilities come with tough questions that leaders must ask themselves: How can I best protect my college’s academic freedom? Who on my campus is best equipped to assist me? And is it even possible to make time for myself?
Every institution is unique, but fortunately, college leaders can learn from each other’s experiences. They had the opportunity to do just that at the American Association of Colleges and Universities′ annual meeting last month.
Panelists shared their insights as campus presidents, detailing how they manage their schedules, boost outcomes for disadvantaged students and decide when to speak out on pressing political or social issues.
Below, we’re rounding up our coverage from the conference:
