Making College Better

“Joseph L. DeVitis has assembled an impressive array of college presidents from both the private and public sectors who don’t mince words about the current state and future of American higher education. Each of them has a unique perspective, context, and story; and there is much to be learned from their wisdom, oversights, and forecasts. This book should be read by those seeking to be college presidents and, more widely, by anyone interested in higher education leadership.”— Marybeth Gasman, Professor of Higher Education, University of Pennsylvania; Director, Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions
“I am reminded every day that the challenges facing higher education and those who serve as its leaders have never been greater. Joseph L. DeVitis has identified an outstanding group of those leaders, who are each working to do more than survive the current environment. I know and admire several of them. Indeed, each contributor’s advice on how to move an institution forward today is valuable to all of us striving to do the same.”—Dan Mahony, President, Winthrop University
“This is a thought-provoking collection of essays focused on leadership challenges in today’s higher education landscape. A wide variety of institutions are represented, ranging from private religious colleges to historically black colleges; and each essay provides innovative responses to specific institutional challenges. A must read for college administrators!”—Dorothy Leland, Chancellor, University of California—Merced