The Chief Academic Officer's Handbook

The essential guide for provosts navigating leadership, strategy, and crisis in today''s complex higher education landscape.The role of the provost-the chief academic officer-has never been more critical or challenging. Tasked with overseeing the academic mission of colleges and universities, provosts manage a wide range of responsibilities, from guiding institutional strategy and resource allocation to navigating faculty relationships, student success, and increasingly complex crises. The Chief Academic Officer''s Handbook is an essential resource for those stepping into this demanding role as well as seasoned leaders seeking new strategies and perspectives. Written by current and former provosts affiliated with the Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO) and edited by Gregor Thuswaldner, this comprehensive volume offers practical advice, best practices, and candid reflections from leaders representing a wide range of higher education institutions. Organized for quick...