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Demands on institutions of higher education are constantly growing,
and recent years, including the Coronavirus pandemic, have
complicated academic life in unprecedented ways. The impact of
complex and dynamic outside forces, from the pandemic to the
interacting socio-cultural, political, economic, and technological
factors, calls for strengthened leadership. Yet the 21st century
has seen reduced participation by faculty in leadership roles, even
though the numbers of faculty globally are rising. Better support
is needed to encourage and inspire early and mid-career scholars in
pursuing leadership. Thriving in Academic Leadership provides just
that, presenting informative and inspiring stories from academic
leaders at colleges and universities across the world, including
Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South
Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. Personal and
engaging, the stories speak to a broad population of academics,
serving as an inspiration and guide for academics who aspire to
leadership, or are currently in leadership positions, looking to
climb the leadership ladder.
Higher education today is facing profound and unprecedented changes
to which leaders must respond effectively. Offering a unique
insider view of higher education, Ferris and Waldron skillfully
showcase expert leadership, providing a rich and meaningful
understanding of higher education leadership from across the nexus
of existential, philosophical and practical concerns. Including
pathways, insights and strategies developed from well-designed
ethnographic research, this book incorporates twenty interviews
with experienced leaders at a range of four year and doctoral
granting institutions across the United States. The authors utilize
phenomenological analysis to reveal nuanced elements of leadership
that can help higher education leaders navigate challenges and
opportunities, and respond skillfully even to the unforeseen
challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic. Bringing together a rich
body of reflections, insights and experience from seasoned leaders
across a wide range of applied scenarios and contexts, this book
serves as a must-have reference for established and aspiring
leaders who find themselves navigating new paths and challenges.
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