Community College presidents about to embark on a strategic planning process or systematic review would do well to read Dr. Staat’s book. His overview of literature on emerging technologies and insights about how community college leaders will need to research, plan, and adapt to be prepared for ten technologies serves as important and wise guidance.

Dr. Tracy Mancini Ed.D, president of Carteret Community College, Morehead City, North Carolina

Leading the Community College: Pathways Through an Exponentially Digital Age is not only a compelling read for community college presidents, but it is also a must read for all community college executives, faculty, and board members looking to successfully lead their colleges into the future. Dr. Staat’s experience in learning to become an electrician is a perfect metaphor for the challenges that will impact the teaching and learning process from the “ten twenty-first century technologies” he insightfully discusses in this book.

Ronald Rhames, president of Midlands Technical College, Columbia, South Carolina

Leading the Community College is an excellent resource for any current or aspiring college presidents. It’s quite interesting, flows well, and you simply will not want to put it down. The ten technology changes ahead for college leaders is included in an understandable format, making this book a ‘must read’…it certainly was for me.

Robert Sandel, president, Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, Virginia

This book should be mandatory reading for anyone who holds a college presidency or anyone seeking one. Moreover, this book should be read by anyone who leads any enterprise—it is full of salient information that will help one drive their organization forward in this exponentially changing environment. Read it!

Mark A. Roth, vice president of technology and manufacturing, The Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology, Florence, South Carolina