Transformational University Leadership : a Case Study for 21st Century Leaders and Aspirational Research Universities.

Focusing on gender and culture, the authors explore the leadership tactics and strategies university presidents use to uplift the University from a regional campus to a tier 1 research powerhouse. Offering strategies, anecdotes, and transferable methods for university leaders to elevate their instit...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Coulson, Hilary L.
Otros Autores: Zou, Yali, Fernandez, Frank (Researcher on education policy)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bingley, UK : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022.
Colección:Great debates in higher education.
Temas:
Universities and colleges > Administration.
Universities.
Education > Administration > Higher.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • TRANSFORMATIONAL UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP
  • Series Title Page
  • TRANSFORMATIONAL UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP: A Case Study for 21st Century Leaders and Aspirational Research Universities
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • CONTENTS
  • LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES
  • ABOUT THE AUTHORS
  • ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  • 1. Introduction
  • Scope and Organization of the Book
  • References
  • 2. From Humble Beginnings
  • A Brief History of University of Houston
  • Renu Khator: Intersecting Identities and AN International Journey
  • References
  • 3. Leadership Theories and Case Study Approach
  • A Crisis of Authority and Legitimacy?
  • Transactional versus Transformational Leadership
  • Case Study Approach
  • Methods1
  • The Case Study Site and Purposefully Selecting Participants
  • Data Analysis
  • Incorporating Descriptive Quantitative Data
  • Limitations
  • References
  • 4. Organizational Architecture: Building a Leadership Team
  • What Is a Leader?
  • Articulating a Common Purpose as a New President
  • Restructuring to Pursue Further Prominence
  • Setting "Stretch Goals"
  • A New Team Moves the Needle
  • References
  • 5. Creating a New Campus Culture
  • Being an Accessible Leader
  • Constructing the Community
  • A Packed Day
  • Setting the Tone
  • Sports
  • No Problem Too Small
  • References
  • 6. Revitalizing Research
  • Expanding Faculty and Meeting Research Goals
  • Increasing Research Production
  • Increasing Scholarly Output
  • Per Aspera Ad Astra
  • Moving the Needle
  • References
  • 7. Beyond the Billion
  • Years of Scarcity, Years of Plenty
  • Building a Development Presence at University of Houston
  • Launching a Capital Campaign: "Here, We Go"
  • "Beyond the Billion"
  • Advancement and Leadership
  • Mission-Centered Advancement
  • References
  • 8. Leading during Crisis1
  • Global Climate Change and Recurring Leadership Challenges
  • A Serious and Worsening Threat
  • Crises Exacerbate Challenges for Struggling Students
  • What Does Prior Literature Suggest about Leading during Crisis?
  • Learning from a 2008 Hurricane
  • Forms of Organizational Resilience during a 2017 Hurricane
  • Reconfiguring Resources to Help Students
  • "You Can Always Do Better"
  • Compassionate Leadership
  • From Hurricane to Pandemic Response
  • Concluding Takeaway for Crisis Leadership
  • References
  • 9. Conclusion
  • Diversity as an Asset
  • Transformational Leadership inthe Twenty-First Century
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • INDEX

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