Category: Management
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The HigherEdInk Reader: The Small College Imperative
Marcy, Mary B. The Small College Imperative: Models for Sustainable Futures (New York: Routledge, 2020). ISBN 978-1-62036-971-5 The news from our industry is more and more troubling each day. There are prognosticators, critics, and sirens on all sides. But what about solutions? If small IHEs are in trouble, what shall we do about it? One… Read more
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Work the Job, Not the Clock or the Calendar
The best employees I’ve ever had always worked the job and not the clock or the calendar. Indeed, in my first meeting with a new staff person, I would tell him and her that this work ethic was my daily expectation. Some days will be easy, I would say. Other days will be hard. Most… Read more
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Be A Solutionist
When I first approached my mentor about my interest in going into higher education administration, the first piece of advice he gave to me had to do with problems and their solutions. Even though the following dictum may seem obvious to many, it is advice too often ignored. Here is our third Earlyism: Earlyism #3: … Read more
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When They Say It Isn’t About the Money
We are given all sorts of justifications by those who have to deliver bad job news to us. “I tried everything I could to prevent it.” “I did my best.” It’s just the world we live in.” “It’s not what I wanted, but [insert name or circumstance] is forcing me to do this.” “We’ve decided… Read more
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The People Who Will Work
From time to time, I’ll be sharing some aphorisms about leadership, management, higher education, and human nature passed along to me by a professional mentor. I’ll not reveal his identity specifically. But in his honor, I’ve dubbed these aphorisms “Earlyisms.” Some who know me well will understand who this person is. Still, I will leave… Read more
