Career Journeys of Diverse Leaders in Higher Education

This book provides a study of diverse leadership development through the extraordinary journeys of ten retired presidents and chancellors who have left an indelible impact on higher education.

Representing a rich multicultural background, each chapter tells a personal story of transformation and triumph, highlighting the various, non-traditional paths to senior leadership. Hailing from both private and public, two- and four-year institutions across the United States, these trailblazers showcase that excellence knows no bounds. Contributors reflect on the struggles and engagements with racialized ethnic realities and growing awareness of gender inequities. Discussion questions supply rich ground for meaningful engagement in book clubs, leadership classes, workshops, and institutes, prompting readers to plumb the depths of their own experiences in confronting justice, equity, and inclusion.

Filled with captivating narratives touching on the common threads of shared values and invaluable life lessons that weave through diverse experiences, this book is a testament to the power of inspiration and motivation for those considering or dismissing their aspirations to achieve leadership roles in higher education.

Editors:

George Blumenthal is the Chancellor Emeritus at the University of California, Santa Cruz, USA, and a Member and Former Director of the Center for Studies in Higher Education at the University of California, Berkeley, USA.

Josefina Castillo Baltodano is the Founder and Executive Director of the Executive Leadership Academy at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, and Former President of Marian University, Wisconsin, USA.

Contributing Editor:

Ding-Jo H. Currie is a Distinguished Faculty and Director of the Leadership Institute for Tomorrow, California State University, Fullerton, USA; President, Lingnan Foundation, USA; and Former Chancellor of Coast Community College District, USA.

Assistant Editors:

Johnnella E. Butler is Professor Emerita and Former Provost at Spelman College, USA, and Founding Fellow and Faculty Member of the Executive Leadership Academy at University of California, Berkeley, USA.

Samantha A. Rushing is Associate Director and Executive Assistant to the Board of the Executive Leadership Academy at University of California, Berkeley, USA, and Program Administrator of Berkeley Global Executive Education, at University of California, Berkeley, USA.