Ultimately, greater attention must be paid to leadership and governance at HBCUs since in many instances political factors appear to carry greater weight in appointments, particularly at public colleges and universities. This must change. For institutions, whether independent or public, and where the risks are inherently high and the margin for error is small, failure to recruit exceptional leadership in the presidency and on governing boards can prove too high a price to pay.
Alvin J. Schexnider is former Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University and former Interim President of Norfolk State University.
--Alvin J. Schexnider
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