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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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PRESENTERS
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Stephen D. Brookfield

Stephen D. Brookfield is Distinguished University Professor at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 
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Jeffrey L. Buller

Jeffrey L. Buller is dean of the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University. 
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Don Chu

Don Chu has served as dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services at California State University, San Marcos, and dean of the College of Professional Studies at the University of West Florida.
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Walter Gmelch

Walter Gmelch is dean of the School of Education at the University of San Francisco.
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Linda Cabe Halpern

Linda Cabe Halpern is dean of university studies at James Madison University.
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Christian Hansen

Christian Hansen (Ph.D., Technical University of Denmark) is associate dean of computing and engineering sciences and a former department chair at Eastern Washington University.
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Penelepe C. Hunt

Penelepe C. Hunt is a fundraiser, teacher, coach, and consultant with nearly thirty years of experience in higher education development.
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Barbara Lee

Barbara A. Lee is former dean of the School of Management and Labor Relations at Rutgers University.

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