Generation X Rising

Within the past year or so, I have seen several members of Generation X land some key and powerful positions in higher education. Few individuals have caught my attention more than Dr. Leslie Navarro and Dr. Monty Sullivan. Dr. Navarro became the President at Morton College in Illinois. She is relatively young, but she possesses a great number of qualities that make her presidential. I attended a session she facilitated at a conference once. She was pretty impressive. For more on her story check out this link: http://www.morton.edu/mc_news/view_printer.asp?ID=564

Dr. Monty Sullivan is also a member of Generation X who has ascended rather quickly. He recently accepted a position with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. For more on his story, click here: http://www.lctcs.edu/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=1&articleID=403&nid=24&pnid=6&mobile=0

When I see people who are younger than I am in such high level positions, it gives me hope. It also confirms for me, the fact that I must finish my Ph.D. if I hope to ascend in the world of community college administration. A Ph.D. is quickly becoming mandatory for those who wish to attain any sort of leadership position... even in the community college system. Unfortunately, both of their stories also confirm that I must be willing to relocate (perhaps several times) if I hope to attain my career goals.