Featured Works
President Mark Putnam’s work has been featured in publications around the globe and in major United States markets, providing valuable perspectives on a wide range of higher education issues. His book, “Leading Across the Arc of Time,” reflects his deep commitment to thoughtful leadership as he shares insight to help institutions navigate complex challenges.
Inside Higher Ed
Posted August 21, 2013
President Mark Putnam was published in Inside Higher Ed, on the home page and in the career advice section of the nationally known news site, Aug. 21, 2013. Journey to the Presidency offers advice to those considering candidacy by shedding light on the realities of a college presidency. Across the ever-changing landscape of higher education, those […]
Repacking Your Bags
Posted August 14, 2013
President Mark Putnam’s piece entitled “Repacking Your Bags” appeared Aug. 14 in the Dyersville Commercial and in the Cascade Pioneer.
Book Review for The Department Chair
Posted July 29, 2013
President Mark Putnam wrote a book review for Academic Leadership and Governance of Higher Education: A Guide for Trustees, Leaders, and Aspiring Leaders of Two- and Four-Year Institutions by Robert M. Hendrickson, James E. Lane, James T. Harris III, and Richard H. Dorman, Stylus, 2013. The review was published in The Department Chair, summer 2013, Vol. […]
COMMENTARY: Humanities are important to human understanding
Posted July 13, 2013
Published in the Anamosa Journal-Eureka, Anamosa, Iowa, July 3, 2013.
A Better Iowa
Posted June 26, 2013
Mark Putnam is a featured writer for The Des Moines Register’s A Better Iowa. His essays from May 2012-present can be found by clicking into the link above.
COMMENTARY: Advice for grads: Stay out of the ditch
Posted May 22, 2013
Appeared in the Anamosa Journal-Eureka, Anamosa, Iowa, May 22, 2013.
COMMENTARY: Picking a college is like Chutes and Ladders
Posted February 22, 2013
Published in the Anamosa Eureka-Journal, Feb. 22, 2013.
Civitas: The Courage To Change
Posted February 22, 2013
Central has an amazing history of developing people who build the courage necessary to say, “Let’s do something hard.” Civitas, Feb. 22, 2013.
Living at the Edge of Risk
Posted December 6, 2012
Published by Daily Gate City, serving Keokuk, Iowa, and the Tri-State area, Dec. 6, 2012. I set aside some time recently to watch the Ken Burns documentary series, “The Dust Bowl,” which aired on PBS. The promotional text describing the series reads…
The Search for Authentic, Relevant Community: The Journey of Young Adults
Posted November 29, 2012
President Mark Putnam thoughtfully reflects on deepening the relationship between the church and the emerging generation of young adults in Perspectives, a journal of Reformed Thought. What will it take? Read The Search for Authentic, Relevant Community: The Journey of Young Adults.