by Bruce Cannon | Feb 1, 2023 | 2023, Board, General, Presidents, Winter
We close this series on biblical solutions to destructive leadership on the Christian college campus with two final practices: Be JFK and Leave Quietly. See parts one, two, three, and four here.) Practice #6: Be JFK Respond only to positive communication; ignore...
by Larry McKinney | Mar 8, 2021 | 2021, Academics, Board, Library, Presidents, Spring
Who should Christian college leaders ask for book recommendations? Larry McKinney’s broad range of experience in Christian academia makes him an ideal candidate. He has served as president of Simpson University, Providence University College and Seminary, and the...
by Drumm McNaughton | Oct 27, 2019 | 2019, Board, Fall
In a previous article for Christian Academia Press, I wrote about the governance crisis in Christian higher ed. Much of this has to do with how the trustees at Christian colleges and universities are constituted. The majority of their members have little if any board...
by Tom Okarma | Oct 27, 2019 | 2019, Board, Fall
Why do some boards in Christian universities demonstrate a culture of excellence year after year while some seem to struggle just to get a majority of directors to show up for meetings or to make important decisions? Could board training be key? Why do some schools...
by Drumm McNaughton | Feb 12, 2019 | 2019, Board, Business Mgmt, Winter
Higher ed is at a crossroads with many things, but especially board governance. One must look no further than the daily headlines — the sexual assault at Michigan State and their interim president’s latest comments about the victims, or the University of Maryland’s...
by Drumm McNaughton | Oct 16, 2018 | 2018, Board, Fall, Presidents
Dr. Drumm McNaughton is the CEO of The Change Leader, a consultancy that helps Christian colleges educate students for a life of faith and service through holistic approaches to improving planning and change management, governance, academic and business operations,...