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A Guide for Future Leaders of Historically Black Colleges and Universities is an essential resource for current and aspiring higher education leaders committed to advancing institutional excellence, ethical governance, and student success within America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Drawing upon decades of executive leadership experience and compelling case studies inspired by real challenges facing higher education institutions, Dr. Johnny D. Jones examines issues including fiscal mismanagement, accreditation crises, ineffective governance, leadership failures, enrolment challenges, and organizational culture. Through practical analysis and actionable recommendations, readers gain valuable insight into the complex realities of leading mission-driven institutions in an increasingly competitive educational landscape.
More than a collection of cautionary tales, this book presents a roadmap for transformational leadership. Dr. Jones demonstrates how transparency, accountability, innovation, strategic planning, community engagement, and student-centered decision-making can strengthen institutions and position them for long-term success.
Whether serving as a president, provost, vice president, dean, trustee, faculty member, or graduate student, readers will discover practical strategies for navigating institutional challenges while preserving the historic mission and legacy of HBCUs. This timely work challenges leaders to move beyond maintaining the status quo and instead embrace visionary leadership that empowers students, strengthens communities, and transforms institutions.
Johnny D. Jones, Ed.D., Ph.D., is an accomplished higher education executive, educator, researcher, and consultant with extensive experience serving as a college president, executive vice president, chief academic officer, vice president, dean, and faculty member. Throughout his distinguished career, he has led institutional transformation initiatives, accreditation efforts, enrollment management strategies, academic program development, workforce development partnerships, and student success initiatives across multiple institutions.
As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The DELTA Project, Dr. Jones continues to advance educational innovation, leadership development, and community engagement.
Section 1. The Integrity of the Academy
Chapter 1. Mismanagement of COVID-19 Funding at Green College, New York: A Case Study in Fiscal Incompetence in Higher Education
Chapter 2. Southern Technical College: A Case Study in Financial Mismanagement and Criminal Activity
Chapter 3. The Deception at Red Line University: The Lack of Integrity in Educational Administration
Chapter 4. Clash of Ideals: The Faculty-Administration Conflict at Moon Landing College
Section 2. Power, Ethics, and the Academy
Chapter 5. Misuse of Institutional Funds at Homer-June College: Lack of Ethical Leadership and Student Advocacy
Chapter 6. Riverbend University's Decision to Invest in Infrastructure
Chapter 7. Lack of Integrity and the Love of Lust
Chapter 8. Leadership, Ethics, and Risk Management in Higher Education: The Cotton University Band Director Case
Section 3. Governance, Power and Campus Politics
Chapter 9. The Professor’s Secret: When Faculty Poser Crosses the Line
Chapter 10. Case Study: Freeman Heritage “Fire on the Yard”
Chapter 11. Case Study: Gulf Coast University Point-Shaving
Chapter 12. Case Study: Metro Coast (Cabinet Conspiracy)
Chapter 13. Case Study: Central City College Academic Street Wars
Section 4. Betting the University: Leadership in Crisis
Chapter 14. Case Study: Pacific Heights University Gambling
Chapter 15. Case Study: Lakewood University “Grade Factory”
Chapter 16. Case Study: South Ridge College “The Exchange”
Chapter 17. North River State “The Day the Campus Went Silent”