Career Patterns of Private Four-Year College and University Presidents in the United States.

Wessel, Roger D.; Kein, Marybelle C.

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ERIC Number: EJ479677

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Publication Date: 1994

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Career Patterns of Private Four-Year College and University Presidents in the United States.

Wessel, Roger D.; Kein, Marybelle C.

Journal of Higher Education, v65 n2 p211-25 Mar-Apr 1994

A study of 270 private, 4-year college and university presidents examined career patterns, finding that 69% followed an academic route to the presidency and the remainder began as entry- or middle-level administrators. Governing boards tend to choose presidents who fit the mission and unique demands of the institution. (MSE)

Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection, Career Development, College Administration, College Presidents, Employment Patterns, Higher Education, Private Colleges, Surveys

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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