Ever the Leader gathers together selected speeches and writings from one of the great scholars and commentators of higher education. William G. Bowen's career at Princeton University--from economics professor to provost to a sixteen-year tenure as president--was marked by extraordinary accomplishments during times of great change, both at the university and in the country. But it was in Bowen's second act, as president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and founding chairman of ITHAKA, that he took the lessons he learned as a highly productive leader of one of the nation's most esteemed universities and applied them to a broader set of problems in higher education. This volume of work from Bowen's later career captures this expansion of his thought and influence. Comprising remarks and articles on the subjects of university values, educational opportunity, college sports, technology, and Bowen's own colleagues and friends, Ever the Leader is more than just a concise distillation of Bowen's research and thinking on some of the most urgent issues of the day--it is a portrait of leadership in action.
The selected papers, talks, and articles exemplify Bowen's commitment and singular ability to communicate strong, persuasive arguments for change, and to motivate others to engage with the truly hard questions facing higher education leaders. Filled with formidable insights, Ever the Leader will be required reading for university presidents, policymakers, and all those who carry on the struggle for equity and excellence in higher education.
By:
William G. Bowen
Afterword by:
Hanna Holborn Gray
Introduction by:
Kevin M. Guthrie
Edited by:
Kevin M. Guthrie
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 152mm,
Weight: 652g
ISBN: 9780691177878
ISBN 10: 0691177872
Series: The William G. Bowen Series
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 15 January 2018
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Acknowledgments ixIntroduction xi1 University Values At a Slight Angle to the Universe: The University in a Digitized, Commercialized Age (Romanes Lecture, Oxford University, October 17, 2000) 3The Two Faces of Wealth (Remarks at the Induction of Morton O. Schapiro as 16th President of Williams College, October 21, 2000) 30Enduring Values: Openness and Mutual Respect (Remarks at Haverford Commencement, Second Bite, May 18, 2014) 40Demanding Universities to Divest Is Often Bad Policy (Washington Post Op-Ed, March 27, 2015) 44Commentary: Scott Walker's Test of Academic Freedom (written with Eugene M. Tobin, Chicago Tribune Op-Ed, June 22, 2015) 462 Extending Opportunity Life on the River: Talking with Americans about Race-Sensitive College Admissions (Macalester Conference, June 3, 1999) 51Extending Opportunity: What Is to Be Done? (Macalester College and Spencer Foundation Forum, June 21, 2005) 68Appalachian College Association (Remarks, June 8, 2008) 86Crossing the Finish Line: Completing College at America's Public Universities (Association for Institutional Research, May 30, 2010) 1013 Athletics, Admissions, and Campus Culture Reclaiming the Game: College Sports and Educational Values (Walter E. Edge Lecture, Princeton University, September 25, 2003) 117Why You Came (Remarks at Dedication of College Centre, Centre College, October 13, 2005) 139Playing Their Way In (written with James L. Shulman, New York Times Op-Ed, February 22, 2001) 148Untie the Knot Binding College Sports and Educational Values (Chronicle of Higher Education, April 7, 2014) 1514 Technology and Scholarly Communications JSTOR and the Economics of Scholarly Communication (Remarks, Council on Library Resources Conference, Washington, DC, September 18, 1995) 157Funding the Library of the Future: Harvesting Productivity Gains as a Partial Answer (New York Public Library Centennial, April 27, 1996) 174MIT OpenCourseWare Celebration (Remarks, October 4, 2004) 1855 Technology, Education, and Opportunity Academia Online: Musings (Some Unconventional) (Stafford Little Lecture, Princeton University, October 14, 2013) 193 New Times Always, Old Time We Cannot Keep (Colby College Bicentennial Remarks, March 18, 2013) 217Technology: Its Potential Impact on the National Need to Improve Educational Outcomes and Control Costs (Remarks, De Lange Conference, Rice University, October 13, 2014) 231Issues Facing Major Research Universities at a Time of Stress and Opportunity (Rutgers Speech, April 7, 2016) 2586 Profiles in Leadership Too Soon to Be Tired (Tribute to Leon Higginbotham, Philadelphia Bar Association, June 23, 2016) 277Remarks at Memorial Service for Tony Maruca (September 14, 2007) 283In Praise of President Chuck Vest (MIT OpenCourseWare Celebration, October 4, 2004) 288Remarks at the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Dinner in Honor of Hanna Holborn Gray (March 20, 2003) 292Andrew J. Goodpaster: 80th Birthday Celebration (April 7, 1995) 297A Gentle Giant: A Gathering in Honor of Nicholas Katzenbach (Remarks, June 21, 2012) 302William J. Baumol 90th Birthday Celebration (Remarks, New York University, April 24, 2012) 306Appendix: A Selected List of Publications 309Afterword: William G. Bowen by Hanna Holborn Gray 313Index 321>
William G. Bowen (19332016) was president emeritus of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Princeton University and founding chairman of JSTOR and ITHAKA. His many books include The Shape of the River: Long-Term Consequences of Considering Race in College and University Admissions and Lesson Plan: An Agenda for Change in American Higher Education (both Princeton). Kevin M. Guthrie is an executive and entrepreneur with expertise in higher education technology and not-for-profit management. He was the founding president of JSTOR and ITHAKA.
Reviews for Ever the Leader: Selected Writings, 1995-2016
This exceptionally valuable book serves a distinctive and important purpose. It exemplifies William Bowen's work as a leader in the academic, philanthropic, and business worlds. --Michael S. McPherson, coauthor of Lesson Plan: An Agenda for Change in American Higher Education Few figures in American higher education have left a larger mark than William Bowen. This beautifully edited collection of his lectures, essays, and remembrances perfectly captures Bowen's breadth, brilliance, wit, judgment, decency, and humanity. This is a fitting tribute to someone who was truly 'ever the leader.' --Lawrence S. Bacow, president emeritus of Tufts University Ever the Leader introduces readers to one of the most original, productive, and engaging minds, wrestling with some of the compelling issues of his day. A remarkable portrait of an immensely effective leader, this collection clearly articulates the values William Bowen cherished in individuals and institutions, and displays the intellectual excitement inspired by his wide-ranging interests and commitments. --Mary Patterson McPherson, president emeritus of Bryn Mawr College This book captures the essence of William Bowen--his brilliance, wisdom, wit, and humanity. It is a worthy tribute to one of the most visionary and inspirational leaders in the history of American higher education. --Morton Schapiro, president of Northwestern University Ever the Leader presents William Bowen's major ideas on essential topics in higher education. Even for those who are well versed in the Bowen oeuvre, there are important insights, especially on academic freedom and free speech. Bowen's moral clarity, wisdom, and courage--his willingness to speak his mind on the most controversial dilemmas--shine through. --Nancy Weiss Malkiel, author of Keep the Damned Women Out : The Struggle for Coeducation
