Highlights (i.e., low points):
...My progress to the presidency came in steps as well. I was asked to serve in multiple administrative positions before I applied to be the President of Irvine Valley College. [Translation: wildly unpopular and illegally appointed President Raghu Mathur had to scrape the bottom of the barrel to find faculty willing to play ball with him. Roquemore, who had been Mathur's foe prior to the fellow's corrupt ascendency, eagerly exploited the opportunity, working now closely with the despised Mathur.] While I had not planed [sic] any part of this journey, I enjoyed the pathway immensely and cherished my time as college president [until, that is, he was canned]. Shortly after leaving Irvine Valley College, I became aware of a leadership position at California Southern University. I applied, was interviewed, and today, thoroughly enjoy the institution....
...There are several principals in leadership that lead to success:
- Be present
- Listen before drawing conclusions.
- Be patient. What you are hearing can oftentimes be dissected into multiple issues (most individually easy to solve)
- Seek consensus. Allow for contrary voices and civil debate
- Treat people the way you would like to be treated – find the best in all people
- Service, service, service
...Our “higher level” goals are Quality, Technology, Sustainability, and Growth. My leadership plans include giving each team member the ability to spread their wings and apply their talents to achieve our goals. I also plan to bring the institution together in a synergistic manner....
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| Roquemore and pal Mike Carona (just prior to Carona's time in federal prison) I suspect that Roquemore advised Carona to "spread his wings" |
