In September 2024, Academic Search released the 2024 Competencies for the College Presidency: A National Study of Effective Leadership in Higher Education in conjunction with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and CIC. This survey of more than 700 college and university presidents identifies the leadership traits necessary to succeed in today’s challenging and political higher education landscape.
Seven competencies for effective presidential leadership were identified in the study:
- Trust Building
- Demonstrating Resilience
- Communication Savvy
- Crafting a Cabinet and Building a Team
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leading with Courage
- Data Acumen and Resource Management
The study’s researchers shared their insights during a session (“Creating a Resilient Presidency”) at the Presidents Institute.