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Leadership In Higher Education--Its Evolution And Potential: A Unique Role Facing Critical Challenges, Bryan L. Smith, Aaron W. Hughey Jun 2006

Leadership In Higher Education--Its Evolution And Potential: A Unique Role Facing Critical Challenges, Bryan L. Smith, Aaron W. Hughey

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

Leadership is a key ingredient in the ultimate success or failure of any organization. In this article the authors review the research on leadership in general and then focus on how leadership in the academic world is similar to, yet distinct from, leadership in the private sector. Included in this discussion are a description of how leadership in colleges and universities has evolved, the characteristics that are unique to higher education together with their implications for effective leadership, and consideration of the immense challenges academic leaders face as they attempt to keep higher education responsive to the needs of business …


Teams In Library Technical Services, Jack G. Montgomery Jr., Contributor, Rosann Bazirjian, Editor, Rebecca Mugridge, Editor Jan 2006

Teams In Library Technical Services, Jack G. Montgomery Jr., Contributor, Rosann Bazirjian, Editor, Rebecca Mugridge, Editor

DLTS Faculty and Staff Book Gallery

Whether because of budget and staffing concerns or issues with productivity and output, technical services teams have come into being in many organizations. In Teams in Library Technical Services, editors Rosann Bazirjian and Rebecca Mugridge present research and case studies demonstrating what these reasons are and how the use of teams has been and should be applied to libraries. Everything from describing the various types of teams and how to manage them—especially in academic libraries—to exploring recurring themes on the relationships between professional and support staff, the changing roles of librarians, and how managers and teams address issues such …


Ua9 Investing In The Spirit, Wku Development & Alumni Relations Jan 2006

Ua9 Investing In The Spirit, Wku Development & Alumni Relations

WKU Archives Records

Development office newsletter regarding donors and donations to Western Kentucky University.