When the president’s daughter is a student: Dad’s view

Published in The Chronicle of Higher Education, February 12, 2012.

With the fall semester in the rearview mirror, I can honestly say that balancing the roles of college president and college parent was not as easy as I thought it would be. It’s not that my daughter and I ran into any major problems, but I did have to be very conscious of separating the personal from the professional. Read more

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Mark Putnam

I'm the lucky individual who carries the title, 21st president of Central College in Pella, Iowa. Passionate about higher education and the issues facing it and the world today, I hope to invoke an engaging conversation with all who are ready to dig in, make a difference and build for the future. Share your thoughts. I'm listening and interested.