Pressure from internal and external stakeholders and fundraising demands are forcing high turnover numbers in college presidencies. However, a report from the American Council on Education reveals that fewer than one-third of sitting provosts have interest in becoming a college president. The Washington Post suggests college presidents prioritize vision, strategic communication and attention to data as tenets of the profession.
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