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THE CORPORATIZATION OF LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COLLEGE RANKINGS AND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS
Rios III, Ramon Robert
Rios III, Ramon Robert
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2025-05
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Educational Administration
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https://doi.org/10.34944/27ej-gh20
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This study investigates the complex relationships between university presidential characteristics, U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) rankings, and various institutional characteristics, through a unique dataset that was created from four different datasets thereby enriching the discussion surrounding university leadership performance metrics and presidential pay. There has been increased criticism regarding the cost of higher education. As public concerns about the return on investment of higher education increase, the role of university presidents in navigating these challenges becomes increasingly important. Additionally, understanding how the characteristics of university presidents relate to USNWR rankings is essential for evaluating leadership effectiveness and institutional performance. This study found that the majority of university presidents are white males, although, there is no difference on average of presidential pay by presidential gender. By reexamining our understanding of how university presidential demographics affect institutional performance indicators, this research contributes to important conversations about accountability and effectiveness in higher education leadership. This study found a statistically significant negative relationship between USNWR rankings and presidential pay. Additionally, there is no statistically significant association between presidential gender or race and USNWR rankings. However, this study found that an increase of undergraduates receiving a Pell Grant, the USNWR rankings increased or received a worse ranking. This research aims to inform policy and practice by clarifying how the relationship between presidential characteristics, institutional characteristics, and USNWR rankings can shape perceptions of higher education's value in U.S. society.
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