The leadership perspectives of three community college board chairs were examined in a multiple-case study. Qualitative data were collected and analyzed. The themes of facilitation, communication, information, participation, expectation, and collaboration emerged from the data. The author summarizes the chairs' perspectives and offers a guide to board chair leadership.
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