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Dwight D. Eisenhowerâs presidency of Columbia University (1948-1953) is among the least written about periods of his career. It is all but dismissed by historians as a mere interlude between his service as World War IIâs most celebrated general and his two terms as president of the United States. His Columbia tenure was marked by extended absences from campus and ongoing political speculation regarding a run for the White House in 1952. Eisenhower in Command at Columbia disputes the conventional wisdom that Eisenhowerâs Columbia presidency was unsuccessful. In fact, under his leadership, Columbia moved forward in several important areas. Eisenhowerâs tenure at Columbia was, nevertheless, difficult at times. His lack of both academic experience and a full understanding of academic culture diminished his capacity to lead and damaged his credibility with faculty. While the book brings historical perspective to Eisenhowerâs presidency of Columbia, its primary purpose is to analyze Eisenhowerâs tenure in the context of higher education leadership. His experience at Columbia is relevant today because it demonstrates the importance of understanding institutional culture when leading a college or university. His selection as the universityâs president reveals flaws in the process that still plague boards today in what is arguably their most important job âselecting an institutionâs leader. This book will appeal to scholars in higher education, history, and university administration, among others. |
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