by Drumm McNaughton | Jun 1, 2018 | 2018, Presidents, Spring
The prestige of being a top higher education leader is highly alluring. The perks of the office, the collaborative leadership style, and the constant focus on maintaining positive public relations on behalf of the institution and the leadership can create a bubble of...
by David Brown | Jun 1, 2018 | 2018, Presidents, Spring
Over the past few years, frequent news stories have announced the closure of several Christian higher education institutions. Although institutional officials may cite a number of reasons leading to closure, the primary reason appears to be finances. Many of these...
by Elizabeth Eleanor Aaronson, Ed.D. | Oct 18, 2017 | 2017, Business Mgmt, Fall, Presidents
Terminating for Moral Failure: How to personally thrive when terminating senior staff The third-hand rumor of sexual misconduct came to my office. Without corroboration, I could do nothing. I would not, and could not, ask a valued senior staff member about a sexual...
by Brian Sooy | Aug 29, 2017 | 2017, Fundraising, Presidents, Summer
A colleague asked: “Is it more important for people to believe in the cause or the individual?” My response: “Every cause needs a voice; every organization needs a face.” We all know dynamic, inspirational figures that lead organizations we support or serve in....
by Justin Cooper | Aug 28, 2017 | 2017, Academics, Board, Presidents, Summer
What some have called a “perfect storm” of disruptive circumstances has impacted all of post-secondary education in both Canada and the United States for the last five years. The result has been two interrelated trends that have especially shaped Christian colleges...
by Brian Sooy | May 10, 2017 | 2017, Board, Presidents, Spring
Several years ago, I was invited to join the board of directors of our regional food bank. At the first board meeting I attended, I didn’t have a clear understanding of the cause or my role. I didn’t fully understand the focus or the mission of the organization. I did...
