Words of Advice from Senator Jack Scott

addressing the first cohort of doctoral students in the Department of Adminstration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education pursuing San Diego State University’s Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

May 8, 2008

“Education is what you get when you read the fine print;
experience is what you get when you don’t.”

Ten Tips For Being An Effective Leader

1. Administration is a human relations job - pay attention to people.
2. Be willing to admit mistakes and reverse course when necessary.
3. Build consensus - plant an idea and help others contribute.
4. Inspire by presenting a vision.
5. Know when it’s necessary to deal with disciplining personnel (there’s something worse than firing someone, and that’s trying to fire someone and failing!)
6. Use encouragement generously.
7. Play to people’s strengths.
8. Avoid favoritism - be as fair as possible.
9. Always maintain the highest degree of honesty.
10. Do not flaunt your authority.

EDUCATION IS FULFILLING HUMAN POTENTIAL.