Some thoughts on governing board chairperson and president relationships are offered: mutual expectations must be clear, the president must be teacher to the institution's various publics and especially the board, a president should avoid any private or personal agreements with individual board members, etc. (MLW)

Several newly-appointed presidents were interviewed regarding these questions: Is the college or university presidency what he expected it to be? How does the new president feel about the job? What are the most difficult and disappointing aspects of the job?

A confidential survey revealed these complaints: governing boards too often are oblivious to financial problems; multicampus boards are remote and uninterested; there is too little time to do everything; inherited staff do not always cooperate; women presidents have a special problem in the hostess role. (Editor/LBH)

The distinction between college policy and administration may sometimes be fine but is essential for presidents and boards to understand. Two-way commmunication and consideration are important; trustees and presidents must work together and keep each other informed. (MSE)

The role of the college and university president is examined, including myths, expectations, and realities of the presidency. Data are gathered from research studies, interviews with many presidents, and the author's personal experience as a college president. Among the issues discussed are presidential selection and evaluation, the relationship…