Called to Lead in Tumultuous Times

Bordes Henry-Saturné, Andrews University

Abstract

"These tumultuous times should motivate our institutions to work in closer cooperation, the main conclusion of the Chicago Summit, and also an approach advocated by Jeffrey Selingo in the Chronicle of Higher Education: “There is a better option: true collaboration with other universities, in areas from academics to administrative management. To accomplish such ambitious goals, we need, both at the board level and in the executive suite, leaders who are “anticipatory thinkers, tolerant of risks and failure, and courageous decision makers. Financial challenges can test an institution’s commitment to mission; yet such challenges require leaders who are resolute, knowledgeable, visionary, innovative, and deeply spiritual."