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At CU, strong leaders raise the bar
Earlier this week, The Gazette of Colorado Springs took time to reflect upon the notable reforms that have occurred at the University of Colorado in recent years. After a series of high-profile scandals, the CU Board of Regents put a strong leader in charge, appointing former U.S. Senator Hank Brown as president in 2005 and thereby initiating a cycle of wise decision-making. In just three years, Brown addressed an array of challenges ranging from academic misconduct to athletic issues, restoring CU's reputation -- and helping alumni donations to double during his tenure. He also provided a case in point for why trustees should look for broad leadership experience -- and not just from within the academy -- as a key indicator of successful university leadership, a point made in ACTA's trustee guide on presidential searches. As CU -- now headed by philanthropist and businessman Bruce Benson -- shows, when trustees exercise their fiduciary responsibilities and expect much of their presidents, much can be achieved.
Posted by Amy Averell at August 7, 2008 12:40 PM
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