Through in-depth interviews with the presidents of major Chinese universities, this text explores the changing demands on leaders in Higher Education in the wake of globalization, and develops a contemporary model of Hybrid Leadership.

Part I: Introduction and Overview 1. The World of Globalization and Localization Calls for Glocal Leadership 2. The Evolution of the Role of University President in the United States and China 3. Connecting existing Understandings of Glocal Leadership 4. Methodological Considerations for a Glocal Approach in Leadership Studies Part II: Hybrid Presidential Roles 5. Visionary 6. CEO 7. Fundraiser 8. Head of Internationalization 9. Minister of Houqin 10. Scholar + Jack-of-All-Trades 11. Friends Raiser and Relationship Balancer 12. Moral Role Model 13. Non-Leader (Symbolic Role) Part III: A Hybrid Leadership Model 14. Toward a Hybrid Leadership Model 15. Future Directions

Qingyan Tian serves as the Provost's Special Assistant for International Outreach at Christopher Newport University, Virginia, US. She also holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Leadership and American Studies.