4 Presidential Attributes Most Likely to Influence Boards to Ante UpA quick look at advertisements for college presidents reveals that candidates for the top job in academe need to have a nearly bottomless pool of qualifications. Colleges want potential leaders to be "effective," "collegial," "inspiring," and "high energy." They should... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |