“Don DeHayes has done a great service to higher education by specifically addressing the issues and attributes that are indispensable to building a meaningful and impactful career in leadership.”
-David Dooley, President Emeritus, The University of Rhode Island
“Theories about academic leadership are fine, but I’d trade them all for the experiential wisdom delivered here by Don DeHayes. Forty-five years working in higher education have given him an understanding that few others possess. He offers dozens of useful tools and other advice about running the modern university, but three broad perspectives anchor this book. One, people matter most—students, staff, and faculty. Two, only authenticity and transparency will build the trust needed to lead. Three, diversity, inclusion, and equity are imperatives for success, regardless of what politicians say. Anyone—no, everyone—who seeks to lead a college or university needs to read this book and then act like Don DeHayes says.”
-Larry A. Nielsen, author, Provost: Experiences, Reflections, and Advice From a Former "Number Two" on Campus; former Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost at North Carolina State University
“Substance Over Style is a substantive and refreshingly practical guide to leadership applicable in academia and transferable to other non profits—particularly those working across multiple jurisdictions and audiences. It offers a blend of lessons and strategies, recognizing that context is everything! Masterfully navigating the complexity of “academic ecosystems,” it demonstrates how to build trust, nurture teams, plan, budget, create a culture of philanthropy, and much more. Read it!”
- Ann Pesiri Swanson, Executive Director, Chesapeake Bay Commission, 1988 to 2022; Founding Member and Chair of The Rubenstein School Advisory Board, The University of Vermont
“Substance Over Style hits the mark perfectly and at the precise moment when higher education leaders must engage in complex, multidimensional thinking and decision-making. DeHayes emphasizes the need for academic leaders to have a sincere appreciation for the interconnectedness and context of each element within the academic ecosystem.”
- Nancy Matthews, Provost and Executive Vice President, Central Michigan University
"Outstanding! Substance Over Style serves as a keystone informational piece of work that outlines specific areas of professional development necessary for aspiring-- and current-- higher education leaders who are seriously reflective about their professional practice."
-R. Anthony Rolle, Dean, College of Education, University of South Florida, Fellow, National Education Policy Center, Past-President, National Education Finance Academy
"Substance Over Style is well-researched, well-written, and discusses many areas important for higher education leaders to know that other books don’t cover. . . . The set of chapters on budget, enrollment management, and strategic planning really add value as few leadership books provide in-depth guidance to fiscal management. These chapters alone are certainly worth the price of the book."
-Laura Beauvais, Professor Emerita of Management and Organizational Behavior, Former Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs, University of Rhode Island
“The perfect combination of practical information and lessons in strategic thinking for our department chairs and other emerging leaders! Information is presented in a way that will help you navigate the complex and ever-evolving world of higher education whether you are a complete novice or well along one of the many different paths to leadership.”
-Rachael Kipp, Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Accreditation, Suffolk University
“This book is a labor of love designed to guide current and aspiring education leaders to success, helping them avoid the pitfalls of inexperience, and providing them a valuable resource in times of self-doubt and uncertainty. Consider it a ‘mentor’, which you can always have with you and turn to for wisdom and advice.”
John Kubisch, Retired Senior Vice President, Human Resources, and Adjunct Lecturer, Eller College of Management, The University of Arizona
“DeHayes offers a practical and very useful leadership guide to the complexities of the higher education ecosystem. Through the lens of many years of experience in the trenches of academia, he navigates critical internal and external factors elucidating how such systems are interconnected by sharing real case studies, personal reflections, and deep insights across all divisions of the institution.”
-Stephen J. Hegedus, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Western Connecticut State University; Former ACE Fellow
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