Generation X presidents leading community colleges : new challenges, new leaders /: new challenges, new leaders. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Martha M. Ellis and Linda Garcia.
• Authors: Ellis, Martha M
• Editors: Ellis, Martha M, 1952-; García, Linda, 1979-
• Contents: Foreword ; <span style="font-style:italic;">Walter Bumphus, President and CEO, American Association of Community Colleges, Washington, DC ; <span style="font-style:italic;"> ; Acknowledgements ; ; Introduction: Generation X Presidents and New Challenges ; Martha Ellis, Vice President/Dean of Graduate Faculty and Professor, Community College Leadership Program, Roueche Graduate Center, National American University and Interim Director of Higher Education Services, Charles A. Dana Center, University of Texas at Austin ; ; Chapter 1: Who Are the Generations? ; Linda Garcia, Assistant Director of College Relations, Center for Community College Student Engagement, The University of Texas at Austin ; ; Chapter 2: Leading From the Middle Generation Position ; Thom Chesney, President, Brookhaven College, Dallas County Community College District ; ; Chapter 3: Why We Became and Remain Presidents ; Martha Ellis, Vice President/Dean of Graduate Faculty and Professor, Community College Leadership Program, Roueche Graduate Center, National American University and Interim Director of Higher Education Services, Charles A. Dana Center, University of Texas at Austin ; ; Chapter 4: Being Called to the Presidency in Tumultuous Times ; Kathleen Plinske, President, Osceola, Lake Nona and Poinciana Campuses, Valencia College ; ; Chapter 5: Intrusive Mentoring ; Linda Garcia, Assistant Director of College Relations, Center for Community College Student Engagement, The University of Texas at Austin ; ; Chapter 6: “The Real Work”: Gen X Presidents as Mentors for Student Success and Sustainability ; JoAlice Blondin, President, Clark State Community College ; ; Chapter 7: New Strategic Planning ; Kirk Nooks, President, Longview Campus, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City ; ; Chapter 8: Trust and Empowerment: A Declaration of Independence ; Allen Goben, President, Northeast Campus, Tarrant County College ; ; Chapter 9: From Latchkey Kid to Latchkey President ; Steven Gonzales, President, GateWay College, Maricopa Community Colleges ; ; Chapter 10: Crafting a Rewarding Life ; Martha Ellis, Vice President/Dean of Graduate Faculty and Professor, Community College Leadership Program, Roueche Graduate Center, National American University and Interim Director of Higher Education Services, Charles A. Dana Center, University of Texas at Austin ; ; Chapter 11: Crafting a Rewarding Life: A President’s Insights ; Stefani Hicswa, President, Northwest College ; ; Chapter 12: Preparing for the Presidency: What They Did Not Teach You in Grad School ; Martha Ellis, Vice President/Dean of Graduate Faculty and Professor, Community College Leadership Program, Roueche Graduate Center, National American University and Interim Director of Higher Education Services, Charles A. Dana Center, University of Texas at Austin ; ; Bibliography ; ; About the Editors ; ; About the Contributors
• Publisher Details: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 378.111; Community college students -- United States; Community colleges -- United States -- Administration; Generation X
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781475831542
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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