What advice would you give to young emerging leaders? The most important thing is to be bold in your thoughts and in your actions. We’re probably training people today for jobs that don’t even exist right now. It’s important for students to have a liberal arts core because they are going to change jobs more than once, and they’re probably going to change careers more than once. The social interaction amongst students is as important as any technical interaction. While online learning is a satisfactory way to learn, it’s not the best way because all learning does not take place in the four walls of a classroom. On a national level, there is a greater emphasis on online learning, and for-profit institutions of higher education have expanded dramatically. The master plan of higher education that was established a couple of decades ago no longer pertains because it is simply not being followed or funded. And, with the shortfall in the economy in California, state institutions are in a condition of chaos.
What are the biggest changes you've seen in your industry? In California, independent colleges are becoming better known for their contributions to higher education. I think it’s become more important to be transparent than ever and to be collegial in your decision-making process. What do you see as the essential role of a leader in the current environment? The role of a leader is to establish a vision, to put together a team of people who support the vision and do it in a collaborative way, and to ensure it is transparent and has a great integrity.
#JOSEPH FINK PROFESSIONAL#
Professional background: President, Misericordia University, Dallas, Pa., for nine years prior to becoming president at Dominican in 1988Įducation: Ph.D., American History, Rutgers University A.B., History, Rider University Honorary doctorate degrees from Rider, College Misericordia and Golden Gate University Website: Staff: 355 faculty, 171 full-time staff, 535 total including deans
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