The Power of Engaging the Other
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When I assumed my first college presidency, a friend gave me a toy magic wand. Over time, I have recognized the prescience of her gift. Academic leaders are sometimes expected to have the ability, with a flick of the wrist, to transform a difficult reality into a world where conflict and dissension no longer exist.
Originally published: March 15, 2018
Author: Dorothy Leland
Position: Chancellor
Institution: University of California at Merced
Published by: The Chronicle of Higher Ed