James H. Finkelstein
James H. Finkelstein is a professor emeritus of public policy at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University.
Stories by this Author
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The Review | OpinionA Shady, Secret Presidential Perk
College leaders are already well paid. Why should they get ultra-low-interest loans too? -
Advice
How to Select the Right Search Firm
Nearly every campus looking for a new president first hires an executive-search consultant. Too many make an ill-considered choice. -
The Review | Opinion
Disgraced Presidents Shouldn’t Get Tenure
Why enrich someone whose career ended in controversy? -
The Review | Opinion
Is It Time to Cut Presidents’ Pay?
Austerity has become the rule in higher ed, except at the very top. -
The Review
A Public Executive Should Get a Public Search
An essay that called for secret presidential searches should be viewed with skepticism. -
The Review
Who Wins When a College Presidency Fails?
Search firms do, if it means more business for them. And the presidents themselves can, via lucrative termination clauses in their contracts. But colleges have much to lose. -
The Review
The Role of Confidentiality in Presidential Searches
Who are governing boards protecting with such requirements? -
The Review
How Well Do You Know Your Candidate?
You might assume that your presidential-search firm is doing all the appropriate background checks. You might be wrong. -
The Review
Hiring a Search Firm? Do Your Homework First
Across higher education, executive searches are growing in number and cost. Colleges and their governing boards should exercise caution before signing on the dotted line.
