The presidency at a residential liberal arts college requires a "ministry of presence" – everywhere, always, and at all times. It can easily become overwhelming. "Surviving to Thriving" takes the many elements of this ministry and presents them in ways that are manageable and accessible – the trees are revealed in a way that the forest becomes manageable. This should be high-priority reading for every new president and a good refresher for experienced presidents eager to be renewed. — Dr. Richard Torgerson, President Emeritus, Luther College Credo is thrilled to announce the publishing of Joanne Soliday and Rick Mann's book, "Surviving to Thriving: A Planning Framework for Leaders of Private Colleges and Universities." An experience- and research-based examination of the nine elements of Credo's Thriving Framework, "Surviving to Thriving" offers college presidents, leadership teams, and boards of trustees practical tools to address areas of urgency on their campuses. A companion online survey, the Thriving Framework Diagnostic Tool, allows users to gauge which of the nine elements are most at risk at their institutions. Learn more at Thriving.CredoHigherEd.com. The book and survey are officially available January 4, 2014 - pre-order now! See what more presidents are saying about "Surviving to Thriving..." Joanne Soliday has built a tremendous wealth of knowledge about the optimal inner workings of colleges and universities, accumulated over years of experience with a wide range of higher education institutions. She has always been a “go-to” person for me. In “Surviving to Thriving,” just as Joanne has done in the past, she balances the realistic with the aspirational, the strategic with the tactical, the procedural with the substantive, the cultural with the functional, and the today with the tomorrow. — Dr. Jonathan Brand, President, Cornell College In "Surviving to Thriving," Joanne Soliday conveys with extraordinary passion her unshakable belief in the critical role small private colleges play in developing in students the qualities of mind and character needed for success in the 21st century. Joanne’s legacy in higher education will endure through the powerful framework outlined in this insightful book and through the careers of thousands of private college leaders who have had the privilege of working with her. — Dr. Barbara Farley, President, Illinois College “Surviving to Thriving" is a helpful, easy-to-read "recipe for success" for anyone who aspires to the role of college or university president. Joanne's years of experience in higher education are readily evident in this practical book for leaders in education. The role of CEO is fraught with pitfalls and potential rewards. Joanne has a way of helping the reader navigate through the confusion with a focus on success in a complicated profession. I only wish she had written the book two decades ago! — Dr. David Joyce, President, Brevard College More at Thriving.CredoHigherEd.com...
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The presidency at a residential liberal arts college requires a "ministry of presence" – everywhere, always, and at all times. It can easily become overwhelming. "Surviving to Thriving" takes the many elements of this ministry and presents them in ways that are manageable and accessible – the trees are revealed in a way that the forest becomes manageable. This should be high-priority reading for every new president and a good refresher for experienced presidents eager to be renewed. — Dr. Richard Torgerson, President Emeritus, Luther College Credo is thrilled to announce the publishing of Joanne Soliday and Rick Mann's book, "Surviving to Thriving: A Planning Framework for Leaders of Private Colleges and Universities." An experience- and research-based examination of the nine elements of Credo's Thriving Framework, "Surviving to Thriving" offers college presidents, leadership teams, and boards of trustees practical tools to address areas of urgency on their campuses. A companion online survey, the Thriving Framework Diagnostic Tool, allows users to gauge which of the nine elements are most at risk at their institutions. Learn more at Thriving.CredoHigherEd.com. The book and survey are officially available January 4, 2014 - pre-order now! See what more presidents are saying about "Surviving to Thriving..." Joanne Soliday has built a tremendous wealth of knowledge about the optimal inner workings of colleges and universities, accumulated over years of experience with a wide range of higher education institutions. She has always been a “go-to” person for me. In “Surviving to Thriving,” just as Joanne has done in the past, she balances the realistic with the aspirational, the strategic with the tactical, the procedural with the substantive, the cultural with the functional, and the today with the tomorrow. — Dr. Jonathan Brand, President, Cornell College In "Surviving to Thriving," Joanne Soliday conveys with extraordinary passion her unshakable belief in the critical role small private colleges play in developing in students the qualities of mind and character needed for success in the 21st century. Joanne’s legacy in higher education will endure through the powerful framework outlined in this insightful book and through the careers of thousands of private college leaders who have had the privilege of working with her. — Dr. Barbara Farley, President, Illinois College “Surviving to Thriving" is a helpful, easy-to-read "recipe for success" for anyone who aspires to the role of college or university president. Joanne's years of experience in higher education are readily evident in this practical book for leaders in education. The role of CEO is fraught with pitfalls and potential rewards. Joanne has a way of helping the reader navigate through the confusion with a focus on success in a complicated profession. I only wish she had written the book two decades ago! — Dr. David Joyce, President, Brevard College More at Thriving.CredoHigherEd.com...