Of the four college and university presidents whose run will end by the end of the academic year, only one is retiring on satisfying terms. The three others have sent shockwaves through the community.
It's almost a fantasy to think one can be selected to not only lead a school but do so in one's home state. One hired and one retired president live that reality.
Among the batch of hires and exits, one leader suddenly passed away after her health took a turn only two hours prior. Elsewhere, before becoming president, at least two leaders have served higher education in an academic or administrative capacity for more than 25 years.
