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Gain in-depth knowledge through interactive workshops, led by Jossey-Bass authors and other thought leaders in academic leadership. Topics include:

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Servant Leadership for Higher Education: Principles and Practices
This practical book stresses the importance of understanding that service is a prerequisite to leadership.
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This quarterly periodical for department chairs and deans features practical advice, useful information, and up-to-date resources. Its applications, techniques, case studies, strategies, and guidance are directly relevant to today's academic leaders.
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Servant Leadership for Higher Education: Principles and Practices

by Daniel W. Wheeler

This practical book stresses the importance of understanding that service is a prerequisite to leadership.
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Leadership, Administration, & Policy

Academic Leadership Day by Day


Especially for Department Chairs
Communication Skills for Department Chairs
Effective Leadership Communication A Guide for Department Chairs and Deans for Managing Difficult Situations and People
The Academic Chair's Handbook, Second Edition
Chairing Academic Departments: Traditional and Emerging Expectations
Chairing Academic Departments: Traditional and Emerging Expectations

Faculty Evaluation & Support
Evaluating Faculty Performance
Best Practices for Supporting Adjunct Faculty

Community Colleges

Civic Engagement & Service Learning

Mentoring

Assessment & Research
Assessing Academic Programs in Higher Education

Student Affairs & Development

Teaching, Learning, & Curriculum
SAMPLE CHAPTERS
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Appreciative Inquiry in Higher Education: Chapter 1
Becoming an Engaged Campus: Chapter 1
Best Practices in Faculty Evaluation: Chapter 1
Confessions of a Community College Administrator: Chapter 1
Development for Academic Leaders: Chapter 1
Enhancing Minority Student Retention and Academic Performance: Chapter 1
Facilitating a Collegial Department in Higher Education: Chapter 1
General Education Essentials: Chapter 1
Helping Faculty Find Work-Life Balance: Chapter 1
Leading the Learner-Centered Campus: Chapter 1
MEET THE AUTHORS
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Mary J. Allen
Suzanne C. Baker
Trudy Banta
Margaret J. Barr
A. W. (Tony) Bates
H-Dirksen L. Bauman
John C. Bean
Linda Wysong Becker
Carol A. Beere
Lee G. Bolman
Martin J. Bradley
Stephen D. Brookfield
Jeffrey L. Buller
Helen L. Chen
Clayton M. Christensen
Don Chu
Anthony Ciccone
Robert Cipriano
Jeanie Cockell
Arthur M. Cohen
Rita-Marie Conrad
Anita Crawley
Roxanne Cullen
Laurent A. Daloz
Barbara Gross Davis
Barbara M. De Luca
Robert C. Dickeson
J. Ana Donaldson
Dana S. Dunn
Henry J. Eyring
L. Dee Fink
Jacqueline Fleming
Michael Fullan
Joan V. Gallos
Jane S. Halonen
Paul Hanstedt
Michael Harris
David Hellmich
Mary Lou Higgerson
Reinhold R. Hill
Mary Taylor Huber
Penelepe C. Hunt
Pat Hutchings
John C. Ittelson
Tanya Joosten
Teddi A. Joyce
William A. Kaplin
Adrianna Kezar
Aaron Kheriaty
Edward R. Kinley
Carrie B. Kisker
Deryl R. Leaming
Barbara Lee
N. Douglas Lees
Jaime Lester
Tracy Penny Light
Richard E. Lyons
Joan McArthur-Blair
Maureen A. McCarthy
George S. McClellan
Michael F. Middaugh
Dara D. Mlinek
Linda B. Nilson
Steven R. Painchaud
Rena M. Palloff
Parker J. Palmer
Sharon Daloz Parks
Felten Peter
Susan R. Pierce
Keith Pratt
Clark N. Quinn
Clifford A. Ramirez
Matthew Reed
Kenneth J. Robson
Albert Sangrà
Geoff Scott
Megan Scribner
Alan T. Seagren
Robert H. Seidman
Peter Seldin
Edward R. Taylor
Darla J. Twale
James C. Votruba
Barbara E. Walvoord
Maryellen Weimer
Gail W. Wells
Daniel W. Wheeler
Lois J. Zachary
Arthur Zajonc