Balancing the duties of a college president

Education and Academia
Written By Stuart McNish

Guest: Diana Chapman Walsh (President of an academic institution)

Diana Chapman Walsh was the president of Wellesley College until 2007, but what does that mean? In a way, it is a role with big responsibilities but without getting “into the weeds” – bringing donors, alumni, and campus personnel together. The trick, according to Walsh, is to be selective with the power and presence of the college president, to get initiatives going when things get stuck. And, of course, fundraising – a crucial part of any post-secondary institution.

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