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Table 3
Summary of Central Findings by Delabbio and Palmer (2009)
Non-Traditional President Chief Academic Offer Governing Board
Themes Themes Member Themes- Prior connection with
institution and/or
mission existed
- Previous non-university
experiences valuable
- Developed strong
leadership teams and
relationships
- Faced obstacles, but
none insurmountable
and often more
perceived than real
- Successfully acclimated
to a deliberative,
decision making
process- Must understand
culture, but coming from
outside can be an
advantage
- Previous non-university
experiences valuable
- Need to delegate
academic matters to
other who know the
institution well
- Non-traditional
presidents must prove
themselves- Passion and vision are
essential
- Previous non-university
experiences valuable
- Must develop a strong
team
- Obstacles are not
insurmountable- Non-traditional
presidents offer different
perspectives, but must
learn patienceCommon 360 Themes/Conclusions
(1) Prior Affiliation with Institution is Important Asset for Non-traditional
Presidents
(2) Previous Non-University Leadership Experiences of Great Value to the
Institution
(3) Obstacle of "Not Being Academic" Can be Overcome, in Part by Creating a
Strong Team
It might be of significant note that one of Delabbio and Palmer's (2009) primary
conclusions was that while previous experience in higher education was not necessary,25
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Howells, Constance L. A Quantitative Study of the Presidential Search Process and Position Longevity in Community Colleges, dissertation, December 2011; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc103329/m1/33/?rotate=270: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .