The Ground I Walked on: Reflections of a College President (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258317959)

The Ground I Walked On: Reflections Of A College President is a memoir written by George Nauman Shuster, a former president of Hunter College in New York City. In this book, Shuster reflects on his experiences as a college president, including the challenges he faced, the decisions he made, and the impact he had on the institution.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Shuster's tenure as president, including his efforts to increase diversity on campus, his collaborations with faculty and staff, and his interactions with students. Throughout the book, Shuster shares personal anecdotes and insights that offer a unique perspective on the role of a college president.In addition to his reflections on his time at Hunter College, Shuster also discusses broader issues facing higher education, such as the role of athletics, the importance of liberal arts education, and the challenges of funding and governance.The Ground I Walked On is a thoughtful and engaging memoir that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a college president. It will appeal to anyone interested in higher education, leadership, and the challenges of managing a complex organization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Nauman Shuster
ISBN-10: 1258317958
ISBN-13: 9781258317959
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 05/05/2012
Pages: 262
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d