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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.
One of the clues to successful leadership is the ability to sustain a narrative about an institution’s or an organization’s heritage and direction. Colleges and universities are, or should be, mission-based, student-centered, and market-sensitive, three features that lend themselves to storytelling. By relating the vision of founders and the successes of following generations, leaders can use story telling to make complex ideas comprehendible and inspire new generations. To be believable, the storyteller must demonstrate commitment to the institution and sincere reflection on its foundational principles, as well as the context for decisions and choices, while also sharing their lived experiences. The stories of and by these ten varied reflective leaders help define leadership in practice in multiple university settings and culture around the world. It is an excellent guide for those who occupy, or seek to occupy, the helm of an academic institution.
— Dr. Robert A. Scott
Sharmila Pixy Ferris is Professor in the Department of Communication, William Paterson University of New Jersey, USA, where she teaches in the undergraduate and graduate programs. She has served as Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence, Director of the Social Justice Project, and Graduate Director of the Media Studies program.
Kathleen Waldron served as President of William Paterson University from 2010 to 2018 before retiring with emerita status. She also served as President of Baruch College in the City University of New York system from 2004-2009 and as Dean of the School of Business at Long Island University from 1998 to 2004, following a 17- year international banking career.
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. The Educational System in Australia
Chapter 3. Systemic and Empowering Leadership; Andrew Deeks
Chapter 4. The Educational System in Canada
Chapter 5. Leadership Through Lifelong Learning; Ross Paul
Chapter 6. The Educational System in England, U.K.
Chapter 7. Giving a Voice to ‘All Manner of People’; Helen Mountfield
Chapter 8. The Educational System in India
Chapter 9. Practicing Leadership Ethically and Mindfully; Swapna Banerjee
Chapter 10. The Educational System in Ireland
Chapter 11. Of Things Being Various; Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh
Chapter 12. The Educational System in New Zealand
Chapter 13. Leading by Developing; Robin Gauld
Chapter 14. The Educational System in Singapore
Chapter 15. Steward Leadership; Arnoud De Meyer
Chapter 16. The Educational System in South Africa
Chapter 17. Finding the balance between the picket line and the boardroom: Reflections of a transformative university leader; R. Mamokgethi Phakeng
Chapter 18. The Educational System in the United States of America
Chapter 19. On the Way to a University Presidency; John Lombardi
Chapter 20. International leadership
Chapter 21. Leading Internationally; Marcia Grant