The Path to the Presidency, A Conversation between Dr. Jake Schrum and Sue Cunningham-The Path to the Presidency

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The video conversation features Dr. Jake Shrumm and Miss Du Cunningham, discussing various topics related to higher education administration and advancement. Dr. Shrumm serves as interim vice President for Advancement at Agnes Scott College, while Miss Cunningham leads CASE, a professional association for advancement professionals. They discuss the importance of optimism, empathy, and leadership in their roles. They also touch on the significance of global connections and the value of being part of a global organization. Dr. Shrumm shares his experiences as a college president and the surprises he encountered in that role. He emphasizes the importance of having the right people on the senior staff and Board of Trustees. The conversation ends with Dr. Shrumm sharing his translation of the CASE acronym, stating that it stands for "caring about something extraordinary". The participants express their appreciation for CASE and its impact on their professional development.

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A Conversation between Dr. Jake Schrum and Sue Cunningham

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video conversation

higher education administration

optimism

empathy

leadership

global connections

college president

senior staff

professional development