Webinar: Competencies for the College Presidency

Featuring Lead Researchers Drs. Kevin R. McClure and Jorge Burmicky

Explore all the findings of the 2024 Competencies for the College Presidency study.

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This study was conducted in partnership with:

American Academic Leadership Institute
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
The Council of Independent Colleges

Suggested citation: Burmicky, J., McClure, K. R., & Ryu, W. (2024). Competencies for the college presidency: A national study of effective leadership in higher education. Academic Search.

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