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Engaged, But Not Heroic, Academic Leadership, John B. Bennett
Engaged, But Not Heroic, Academic Leadership, John B. Bennett
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
Over the years, I have explored leadership challenges faced by department chairpersons and school deans. In this essay I reflect on some findings, noting that they also apply to other educational leaders such as faculty senate members and student affairs officers. Most mid-level leaders struggle with the tradition of defining leadership in terms of individualistic values and mythologies of seeing the leader in terms of the individualistic, heroic cowboy of the Western film and novel. Then I examine the position of institutional president. Here too some leaders aim to be heroic figures, like the fabled cowboy. Almost inevitably, their behaviors …
Four Dimensions Of Leadership In The Problem-Solving Of Education Deans, Antonia Donofrio
Four Dimensions Of Leadership In The Problem-Solving Of Education Deans, Antonia Donofrio
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
This study links personal attributes of deans of schools and colleges of education to the problem solving contexts in which they make decisions that affect the programs they serve. We describe the mix of intellect, emotion, social acumen, and moral attributes that deans draw upon when they respond to vignettes that capture the multifaceted nature of problem solving in their positions. This study is a continuation of research that attempts to identify characteristics of deans of education who have survived in their role. This is an important issue, as schools and colleges report difficulty in identifying deans who can meet …
I'Ve Got Vision And The Rest Of The World Wears Blinders . . ., James P. Evans
I'Ve Got Vision And The Rest Of The World Wears Blinders . . ., James P. Evans
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
An article discussing the need for vision in leadership.
The Fictive Characteristics Of Effective Educational Leaders, Jeff Ershler
The Fictive Characteristics Of Effective Educational Leaders, Jeff Ershler
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
An article discussing the characteristics of effective leaders within education.
Self-Perceived Leadership Vs. Group Perception, James "Trey" W Fouché
Self-Perceived Leadership Vs. Group Perception, James "Trey" W Fouché
The Corinthian
Leadership is a necessary component for the success of any group. Without this difficult to define skill, organizations flounder and individuals lack direction. Green acknowledged that leadership is difficult to define. He believes that leadership is difficult to predict, but people know it when they see it. How leadership is perceived is an important component in helping a person become a stronger leader. Anecdotal evidence portrayed individuals who never considered themselves a leader are, in fact, perceived as leaders by their peers. However, also report the antithesis of this statement. Some individuals considered themselves to be the leader of a …
Leadership In Higher Education: Implications For Leadership Development Programs, Mary Wisniewski
Leadership In Higher Education: Implications For Leadership Development Programs, Mary Wisniewski
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
This article discusses the University of Wisconsin-Extension Administrative Leadership Program (EALP), a model leadership development program for faculty and staff in a variety of university extension settings including: Broadcasting and Media Innovations; Business and Manufacturing Education; Continuing Education; and, Cooperative Extension. The article describes how the program integrates theoretical and applied knowledge about leadership into the curriculum along with the development of specific leadership competencies and abilities. Finally, the article illustrates the outcomes of the leadership development program as perceived and described by both the participants and their supervisors.
Developing Leadership Skills, Gerald Gaither
Developing Leadership Skills, Gerald Gaither
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
An analysis of current leadership theory is presented, along with a summary of the major literature findings. Emphasis is placed on providing ideas which have practical as opposed to theoretical application. A sub-theme in the article is that leadership skills can be learned or taught, and the manuscript challenges institutions to implement leadership development programs, such as the Kellog Leadership Project.
Which Ant Are You?, James P. Evans
Which Ant Are You?, James P. Evans
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
An article discussion the need for vision in leadership.