Javier Reyes, Interim Chancellor at the University of Illinois Chicago, discusses his leadership style, expectations he's faced, lessons learned from the experience, and how future administrators might best prepare for this kind of leadership.
The University Innovation Alliance offers another collection of wisdom for higher education leaders about to start the new academic year. Topics include COVID readiness, communication, learning about leadership on the job, and putting students first.
Becky Johnson, Oregon State University's Interim President, discusses effectively assuming a leadership role during a pandemic, not being driven by worst-case scenarios, and keeping an eye on the future while handling the current situation.