Although the authority for hiring a community college president resides with the board of trustees, few studies have directly explored trustees’ perceptions of the desired qualifications for presidents. Using a Delphi process, this study identified the characteristics, competencies, and professional experiences that Illinois community college trustees value in presidential candidates.
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