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.
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.
The Art of Relational Learning
Posted November 27, 2012
Relationships are Central. In Civitas, President Mark Putnam addresses Central College’s history of dedication in creating an environment for learning rich in relationship, active in engagement and increasingly without borders.
An Army of Activists
Posted September 1, 2012
In Civitas, President Mark Putnam shares stories of actively engaged citizens and the innovative culture of Central College graduates who value lives of service.
Education for Democracy
Posted June 8, 2012
Education For Democracy This publication was developed out of a series of essays focused on education reform, originally posted on Mark: my words and written by Central College President Mark Putnam in spring 2012. As federal, state and local governments contemplate policy and funding changes for education at all levels, this publication is intended to […]
Integrated Learning
Posted May 8, 2012
President Mark Putnam introduces the new model of integrated learning at Central College in Civitas.
Integrated Learning
Posted April 19, 2012
Inside Higher Ed, April 19, 2012 In a piece requested by editors at Inside Higher Ed, a national online source for news, opinion and jobs for all of higher education, President Mark Putnam speaks to his experience at Central College, the future of private liberal arts colleges and why people and relationships matter in education. […]
Education Reform Larger Than 1 Approach
Posted March 18, 2012
Published in The Cedar Rapids Gazette, March 18, 2012 The Gazette published a version of President Mark Putnam’s fourth essay in a series on education reform.
Let’s Go
Posted February 17, 2012
Published in Civitas, Feb. 17, 2012 International travel can be intimidating at first, but once you have crossed our nation’s borders, your life will be different. I know this not only from my personal experience, but also from students and alumni who eagerly tell stories of their experiences exploring the world. Read more