Peril and Promise

“Tatum is someone with great judgment and sagacity, patience and persistence. It will be left to the next generation of college leaders to see if her example can translate into their own success. An eloquent, personal case for college leadership based on building communal governance and institutional trust.”

“From ‘matters of concern’ to ‘reasons for joy,’ Beverly Tatum’s new book shares wisdom based on her decades of leadership and service in higher education. Peril and Promise has lessons for anyone who cares about colleges and universities and how to change them for the better.”

“With American higher education under assault, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum has written a timely and critically important book. Peril and Promise details the challenges facing American colleges and universities and, with clarity and wisdom, she offers a brilliant roadmap to secure the future of America’s crown jewel. A must read for current leaders of colleges/universities and for those who aspire to lead. And an extraordinary resource for anyone who cares about American higher education!”

“A consummate educator, Beverly Tatum has a talent for making the complex clear and engaging her audience with compelling examples. In Peril and Promise, she brings the challenges—and the opportunities—facing higher education together in a compelling narrative that will both inform and inspire her readers. Highly recommended!”

“Peril and Promise is both a timely and necessary reflection on the state of higher education today. With the insight only an experienced college president can offer, Dr. Tatum navigates the complexities of leadership in a sector under immense pressure—from cultural shifts and political scrutiny to questions of access, equity, and purpose. This book is an essential read for anyone who cares about the future of higher education and the role it must continue to play in a just and thriving society.”