Presidential Essays
In Presidential Essays: Success Stories: Strategies that Make a Difference at Thirteen Independent Colleges and Universities, college presidents reveal practices that have transformed their institutions. The collection, edited by Dr. Allen P. Splete, president of the Council of Independent Colleges, highlights some of the most innovative practices from small colleges across the United States. (Published in March 2000)
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Introduction, by Allen P. Splete, president of the Council of Independent Colleges
Repositioning for Success, by Louis J. Agnese Jr., University of the Incarnate Word
Leading With Our Strengths, by Lee Balzer, John Brown University
Back From the Brink, by Esther L. Barazzone, Chatham College
Developing Diversity, by Donald J. Breckon, Park College
Capitalizing on Connections, by William H. Crouch Jr., Georgetown College
The Cooperative Edge, by E. LeBron Fairbanks, Mount Vernon Nazarene College
A Study in Synergy, by Keith Lovin, Maryville University of St. Louis
Pragmatic Planning, by Roger H. Martin, Randolph-Macon College
Extending an Invitation to Tomorrow, by Sister Mary Andrew Matesich, O.P., Ohio Dominican College
Creating the Mission-Oriented Opportunity, by John E. Moore Jr., Drury University
Developing the Whole Student, by Phillip C. Stone, Bridgewater College
Changing the Campus Climate, by Francis Marie Thrailkill, OSU, College of Mount St. Joseph
Answering the Call, by Peggy Ryan Williams, Ithaca College
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