The Academic Leader's Handbook: A Resource Collection for College Administrators (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780912150642)

The Academic Leader's Handbook: A Resource Collection for College Administrators

Being in a campus leadership position requires constant growth and continued professional development. After all, as a leader, you have the power to shape the way your institution is viewed by faculty, students, parents, the press, and the country at large.

More than ever, academic leaders are faced with greater responsibilities and challenges. Managing a campus, encouraging faculty development, promoting diversity-it's a lot to take on and involves a great deal of accountability, but being an academic leader can also be exciting and fulfilling.

If you're looking for insight that will enhance your leaderships skills, The Academic Leader's Handbook: A Resource Collection for College Administrators is the ultimate guide for you. This comprehensive resource, presented in a user-friendly style, compiles the best articles from top experts and provides a variety of academic leadership perspectives and concrete ideas.

You'll receive expert advice on the topics that matter most to you as a higher education leader. The collection explores groundbreaking strategies and tools, influential trends, future challenges, and best practices relating to excellence in academic leadership.

The Academic Leader's Handbook is presented in five sections that speak to all levels of higher education leadership. Sections include:

• Academic Management
• Assessment, Evaluation, and Development: Programs and Departments
• Assessment, Evaluation, and Development: Faculty
• Best Practices for Deans and Department Chairs
• Issues and Trends in Higher Education

Improved leadership practices will ultimately benefit the institution as a whole. Elevate the level of leadership at your college and continue to promote the highest student success.

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