U. of Dayton Stretches Out Presidential Transition

One of higher education’s most vexing leadership challenges is the transition to a new a president. Unlike other industries, where executives are often groomed for years within an organization, university presidents typically get started with limited knowledge of the cultures and customs of the institutions they have been chosen to lead.  The University of Dayton has decided to break with that pattern, giving Eric F. Spina, the new president, a full 10 months to learn from his predecessor, Daniel J. Curran, before Mr. Spina takes over, in July. [Video]