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University President Discourse After An On-Campus Crisis, Andrea Decosmo
University President Discourse After An On-Campus Crisis, Andrea Decosmo
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The presidents of higher education institutions (HEIs) may, at some point during their tenure, be faced with managing a crisis such as a natural disaster, an individual or group intending to harm the campus community, or a large-scale accident or student protest. While leadership can take on many forms in daily life, leadership after crisis requires communication with stakeholders and the media, and may help or hinder crisis recovery (Hincker, 2014). Understanding the elements included in HEI president post-crisis discourse may help presidents and crisis managers formulate a comprehensive crisis communication strategy, moreover, it provides the higher education community the …
Unconcealed Perspectives On Concealed Carry Firearms On Campus: A Case Study, Christopher L. Cobb
Unconcealed Perspectives On Concealed Carry Firearms On Campus: A Case Study, Christopher L. Cobb
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Principal Leadership And The Colorado Innovation Schools Act Of 2008, Margaret A. Walsh
Principal Leadership And The Colorado Innovation Schools Act Of 2008, Margaret A. Walsh
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The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the experiences and perceptions of principals whose schools were granted innovation status in accordance with the Colorado Innovation Schools Act of 2008 (CISA). The CISA created a statewide system that allowed individual schools and entire districts to increase autonomy and flexibility in areas such as staffing, scheduling, educational programming, and resource allocation. The data were collected from interviews with principals and a rural superintendent and from an examination of the School Innovation Plans. Data were refined into common themes, and a rich narrative was created. The conclusions indicated that successful principals …
"It Was Beautiful, But It Wasn't Supposed To Be There": Spirituality In The Work Lives Of Higher Education Administrative Leaders, Laura Beer
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