The College of New Jersey Logo

Apply     Visit     Give     |     Alumni     Parents     Offices     TCNJ Today     

Book Talk by President Emerita R. Barbara Gitenstein

A poster that reads, "President Emerita R. Barbara Gitenstein Book Talk. November 19, 2025 - 5:00pm @ R. Barbara Gitenstein Library Auditorium As public opinion began to sour on higher education, R. Barbara Gitenstein became president of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), today one of the most competitive and successful public undergraduate institutions in the Northeast, second only to Princeton in completed graduate degrees in the State of New Jersey. During her nineteen-year tenure as president, she confronted multiple crises, including 9-11, student deaths, controversial speakers, and political interference. By partnering with other agencies and working with a board of trustees, she successfully navigated the complex expectations of a higher education leader-but not without a few missteps along the way. Told with a self-deprecating humor that helped lead to her success, Portrait of a Presidency: Patterns in My Life as President of The College of New Jersey offers insights on leadership that will resonate across industries. BOOK TALK WILL BE FOLLOWED BY Q&A AND BOOK SIGNING BOOKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE EVENT. Sponsored by WILL - TCNJ's Women in Learning and Leadership Program".

Top

TCNJ Today || Parents || Alumni

TCNJ Home

About

Academics

Admissions

Athletics

Campus Life

Library

A-Z | Directory | Map | Offices