Future Leadership Shaped by the Numbers: The American College President 2012 Edition

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1 Future Leadership Shaped by the Numbers: The American College President 2012 Edition Presented by Diana Cordova, Ph.D. Assistant Vice President, Leadership Programs NCCI Annual Conference July 27, 2012

2 The American Council on Education (ACE) Only higher education organization that represents presidents and chancellors of all types of U.S. accredited, degree-granting institutions which include two and four year colleges, private and public universities and nonprofit and for-profit entities. ACE seeks to provide leadership and a unifying voice on key higher education issues and to influence public policy through advocacy, research, and program initiatives.

3 Key Questions Why focus now on leadership development? What is the state of the leadership pipeline? What is ACE doing to meet the need for diverse, skilled, and ample leadership for higher education?

4 Why Focus on Leadership NOW? High number of presidential retirements. Those who retire will need to be replaced. Higher education as an enterprise is expanding. Increasing number of conflicting forces impinging on higher education: Financial Governance Advances in Information Technology Rapid pace of innovation

5 What is the state of the leadership pipeline? The View from the Top The Pathway Up ACE Leadership Programs

6 The View from the Top

7 The American College President 2012 Only study that provides a comprehensive, in-depth look at presidents from all sectors of American higher education. This is the 7 th report since 1986 providing a great source of longitudinal data. 1,662 respondents 50% response rate for 2012 edition. ACE is grateful to TIAA-CREF Institute for their support of this report.

8 ACPS 2012: Aging of Presidents Average age of presidents in 2011 is 61, up from 60 in percent of presidents are over the age of 61 (up from 49 percent in 2006). Between 1986 and 2011 the majority of presidents have shifted from 50 or younger to 61 or older

9 The Aging of Presidents: 1986, 2006, and % 90% % 70% 60% or older 51 to 60 50% 40% 31 to 50 30% 20% % 0%

10 Length of Service:

11 ACPS 2012: Diversity of Presidents Share of women presidents has increased from 23 percent to 26 percent since 2006 (13 percent in 1986). Most of the recent growth among White women.

12 Women Presidents by Institution Type: 1986 to 2011 Doctorate-Granting Master's Baccalaureate Associate's 40% 30% 20% 10% 16% 10% 8% 33% 29% 23% 23% 23% 22% 22% 14% 0% 4%

13 ACPS 2012: Diversity of Presidents Share of racial/ethnic minority presidents decreased from 14 percent in 2006 to 13 percent in The decline in minority presidents appears to occur within HSI s.

14 Minority Presidents: 1986, 2006, and 2011 Total Minority 8% 14% 13% African American 5% 6% 6% American Indian 1% 1% 1% 2011 Asian American 0% 1% 2% Hispanic 2% 5% 4% 0% 5% 10% 15%

15 Minority Presidents III: 2006 and 2011 Non-MSI (2011) White African American Hispanic Other 91% 4% 3% 3% Non-MSI (2007) 91% 4% 3% 3% MSI (2011) 46% 28% 15% 9% MSI (2007) 41% 27% 23% 9% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

16 ACPS 2012: Career Paths of Presidents Twenty percent of presidents most recent prior position was outside of higher education, up from 13 percent in Presidents coming from outside higher education no more racially diverse.

17 Most Recent Position: 2011 Outside Higher Education, 20% President/CEO, 20% Chair/Faculty, 4% Sr. Exec Student Affairs, 5% Sr. Exec Business/Admin, 7% Other Sr. Exec Academic Affairs, 11% CAO/Provost, 34%

18 Prior Position: 2006 and % 90% 13% 20% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 34% 26% 31% 34% 21% 20% Outside Higher Ed Other Higher Ed CAO/Provost President

19 Long-Standing Presidents Time Demands: Areas Most Likely to Occupy More Time

20 Long-Serving Presidents Time with Constituent Groups

21 Areas Insufficiently Prepared for First Presidency

22 The Contemporary Presidency Slow progress in diversity. Position is: More complex and time-consuming; Externally focused; Driven by the competitive marketplace and the need for revenue; Filled with potential landmines!

23 The Pathway Up

24 On the Pathway to the Presidency Follow-up study to The American College President First-ever attempt to describe characteristics of senior leaders other than presidents.

25 Research Questions What is the age profile of senior leaders directly below presidents? (Will the last person out please turn off the lights ) Are those in position to be the next generation of presidents more diverse than the current group?

26 Methods and Data Surveyed HR directors at 4,300 regionally accredited, degreegranting institutions. Used CUPA-HR position taxonomy and ACPS results to identify 35 positions on the pathway. Asked for information in HR databases. 850 institutions responded with info on about 9,700 positions (20% response rate). Response rate varied by institution type. Data weighted to reflect national distribution of institutions.

27 Distribution of Senior Administrators by Age, % 29% 61 or older 47% 34% 52% 19% 51 to or younger All Senior Administrators Chief Academic Officers Source: ACE On the Pathway to Presidency: Characteristics of Higher Education s Senior Leadership.

28 Percentage of Senior Administrators who are Women, % 38% All Senior Administrators Chief Academic Officers Source: ACE On the Pathway to Presidency: Characteristics of Higher Education s Senior Leadership.

29 Percentage of Senior Administrators who are People of Color, % 10% All Senior Administrators Chief Academic Officers Source: ACE On the Pathway to Presidency: Characteristics of Higher Education s Senior Leadership.

30 Gender Diversity Among Senior Administrators by Institutional Type, 2007 Associate's 52% 48% Baccalaureate 42% 58% Female Master's 38% 62% Male Doctorate 34% 66% Source: ACE On the Pathway to Presidency: Characteristics of Higher Education s Senior Leadership.

31 Racial/Ethnic Diversity Among Senior Administrators by Institutional Type, 2007 Associate's 17% 83% Baccalaureate 15% 85% Minority Master's 15% 85% White Doctorate 16% 84% Source: ACE On the Pathway to Presidency: Characteristics of Higher Education s Senior Leadership.

32 CAOs Presidential Aspirations, by Gender and Race/Ethnicity, % 28% 33% 28% 23% 24% 47% 44% 47% 48% 27% 25% Women Men White African American 35% 34% 33% 30% 33% 36% Asian American Hispanic Intend to seek a presidency Undecided Do not intend to seek a presidency Source: ACE The CAO Census: A National Profile of Chief Academic Officers.

33 Putting it all in Perspective Sobering news slight decline in the racial/ethnic diversity of top leadership positions at America s colleges and universities. Many efforts, yet little progress. What must we do differently? Women continue to increase their representation within the ranks of college and university presidents, but at a slow rate. How can we accelerate the pace of change? How can presidents help?

34 Putting it all in Perspective The high number of projected presidential retirements may present a challenge or even a perceived temporary shortage of leadership. But it also presents an opportunity to diversify the leadership of higher education. Need for institutions to focus intentionally on succession planning. The role of the president in identifying, developing, and supporting leadership talent.

35 ACE Leadership Focuses on programs, research, and resources for presidents and CAOs. Focuses on programs and resources for rising administrators (dept. chairs and above. Helps foster greater diversity and inclusion in leadership ranks. Focuses on programs and research that assist senior leaders in improving institutional capacity and effectiveness.