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2024-2025’s President to President Thought Leadership Series Focuses on Game Changers

VWU President Scott D. Miller has served as editor for more than two decades

University News | July 23, 2024 

The 2024-2025 edition of President to President, a groundbreaking higher education thought leadership series featuring insights from college and university presidents, will begin this fall. Now in its 21st year, this year’s series, titled “Game Changers,” will explore the vision, outlook, and strategies of 10 campus presidents in these game changing times for higher education. In a new chapter published online each month, esteemed college and university presidents will share how they plan for and address game changing scenarios in higher education.

  • Leading Change: Practical Lessons in the Implementation of a Multi-Institution Integration - R. Lorraine (Laurie) Bernotsky, D. Phil., President, West Chester University

  • The Power of Yes: The Surprising Benefits of Collaboration - Jeffrey R. Docking, Ph.D., President, Adrian College

  • The Essential Ingredients for Transformative Leadership - Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., President, Des Moines University

  • Academic Transformation - E. Gordon Gee, Ed.D., President, West Virginia University

  • Breathing with Double Lungs: A Vision for Thriving Higher Education - L. Gregory Jones, Ph.D., President, Belmont University

  • Augsburg Applies to You: How Direct Admissions Transformed Our Enrollment Work - Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D., President, Augsburg University

  • Thoughtful Transitions - Lisa Marsh Ryerson, M.S., President, Southern New Hampshire University

  • Athletics as a Strategic Investment: Playing for the Public Good - James C. Schmidt, Ed.D., Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

  • The Revolution Will Be Televised - Lori S. White, Ph.D., President, DePauw University

  • From General to President: Game-Changing Leadership–Thoughts for Higher Education Excellence - LTG Darrell K. Williams (US Army, Retired), President, Hampton University

Catch the series’ foreword, written by Ellen Chaffee, Ph.D., current president and CEO of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), to learn more about what to expect in this year’s series.

President to President is celebrating its 21st year of publication. For 19 years, Dr. Miller served as Executive Editor of the series’ various forms alongside Marylouise Fennell, Ed.D., beloved colleague and friend. After Dr. Fennell’s passing in October 2022, this is the 2nd year with Katelyn M. Sanders, Pharm. D., and Kelly R. Cordova, M.B.A., serving as Assistant Editors. Sodexo, world leader in food and facilities management services, will once again provide publishing support for the series this year but will exert no editorial influence.

President to President aims to provide valuable insights and viable solutions for the unique and ongoing challenges of modern higher education. Enjoy delving into these important topics with leaders in higher education and perhaps gaining a new perspective