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Salam Teacher, Sultan Alam
Salam Teacher, Sultan Alam
Professional Development Centre, Gilgit
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Why Are There So Few Of Us? Counterstories From Women Of Color In Faculty Governance Roles [Aera Paper], Noni Reis, Mei-Yan Lu, Maria Eugenia Matute-Bianchi
Why Are There So Few Of Us? Counterstories From Women Of Color In Faculty Governance Roles [Aera Paper], Noni Reis, Mei-Yan Lu, Maria Eugenia Matute-Bianchi
Faculty Publications
Since women of color are still underrepresented in tenure-track positions on college and university campuses, it is no surprise that they are underrepresented in faculty governance positions in post-secondary institutions, also referred to as institutions of higher education (IHEs) settings. This initial descriptive study described the successes and challenges faced by eight (n=8) women of color in current or former governance roles in California universities. A semi-structured interview schedule was administered to the participants that focused on their perceptions in three areas: competence, confidence and credibility. The findings were analyzed and implications as well as recommendations for further research were …
A Relationship Among Public School Leadership, Ethics, And Student Achievement, Don Jones, Christopher Hughes
A Relationship Among Public School Leadership, Ethics, And Student Achievement, Don Jones, Christopher Hughes
Walden Faculty and Staff Publications
ABSTRACT
Historically, it has always been important for school leaders to possess and adhere to high ethical standards. Ethical standards, when demonstrated by school leaders, inspire trust within students, parents and the community in general. This in turn builds support for the school and establishes an environment that is conducive to success.
However, with the advent of NCLB and high stakes testing, the pressure on schools to demonstrate improved student achievement has accelerated. Hence, the need for ethical leadership practices within public schools has never been greater. Yet, while much has been done to examine the relationship of various instructional …
The Jepson School: Liberal Arts As Leadership Studies, Joanne B. Ciulla
The Jepson School: Liberal Arts As Leadership Studies, Joanne B. Ciulla
Jepson School of Leadership Studies articles, book chapters and other publications
Around twenty years ago, I joined the faculty of the University of Richmond to help design the Jepson School of Leadership Studies.The easiest way to understand Jepson is as a liberal arts school with an explicit focus on the study of leadership. Our students take courses in history, philosophy, psychology, political science, and so on. These courses draw on the methodology and content of a discipline to understand leadership as a phenomenon and a practice. So as a school, we are multidisciplinary and some of our classes are interdisciplinary. By taking a liberal art approach to leadership studies, the Jepson …