by David Agron, Ph.D. | Jan 25, 2017 | 2017, Board, Presidents, Public Policy, Winter
“As your President, I will be the nation’s biggest cheerleader for school choice.” – Donald Trump Were these just words? Not anymore. Our 45th president nominated Betsy DeVos to head the U.S. Department of Education. The daughter-in-Law of billionaire...
by Alan Pue | May 3, 2016 | 2016, Business Mgmt, General, Presidents, Spring
On October 17, 1777, English General, Gentlemen Johnny Burgoyne, surrendered an entire British Army to Horatio Gates, commander of the American forces at Saratoga, New York. If the battle of Lexington produced the “shot heard round the world” then Burgoyne’s surrender...
by Duane Kilty | Oct 16, 2015 | 2015, Business Mgmt, Fall, Presidents
College presidents represent the character and imagination of the schools they serve. They set the tone; they cast the vision. Chief Business Officers (CBOs) also have a distinct role. They represent the conscience of the school; their voice is essential. Without it,...
by Caleb Joshua Agron | Jun 6, 2015 | 2015, Presidents, Summer
All good things come to an end, including great leaders. However, it often happens that the leader not only physically ceases to exist, but he often ethically ceases to be good. Lucifer forsook God, Julius Caesar forsook democracy, and Anakin forsook the light side of...
by David Agron, Ph.D. | Nov 26, 2014 | Board, Fundraising, Presidents, Winter
Jesus prayed all night before choosing his disciples. Have you ever wished you had done the same before recommending certain people to join the board? Or, were you stuck with appointed members, people who would not have chosen to serve the school, but who are...
