Using third-party negotiators in university presidential salary discussions may widen, not bridge, the gap between presidents and boards. It is more promising to educate presidents and boards about compensation packages and the comparative benefits for presidents of similar institutions and acknowledge the relationship between compensation and…

For governing boards and college presidents to function effectively, a statement of mutual expectations is needed. A good statement forms the basis for future evaluations, helps the president know the board's specific expectations for performance, and focuses the board and the president on the same issues. (MSE)

Examination of the form and content of 155 employment contracts or letters of appointment for college presidents found only about three-fourths were in the form of a true, explicit contract. Often the documents give an incomplete picture of the board actions governing presidential employment and the administrator's responsibility. (MSE)

This book presents a comprehensive approach to the presidential search for institutions of higher education. Beginning with the premise that each institution must tailor the search to its own needs and circumstances, the book offers options and guidelines in nine chapters. The first chapter reviews initial steps including the size, composition,…