How Academic Leadership Works: Understanding Success and Failure in the College

Description: How Academic Leadership Works by Robert Birnbaum This book reveals the complex factors that influence the real and perceived effectiveness of academic leaders. It shows that the qualities commonly thought to be indicators of good leadership are irrelevant and often counterproductive. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book reveals the complex factors that influence the real and perceived effectiveness of academic leaders. It shows that the qualities commonly thought to be indicators of good leadership are irrelevant and often counterproductive. It explains that successful academic leadership can be defined by the extent to which strategic constituencies?faculty, students, and others who share in campus leadership?support the president. Back Cover HOW ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP WORKS This book reveals the complex factors that influence the real and perceived effectiveness of academic leaders. It shows that the qualities commonly thought to be indicators of good leadership are irrelevant and often counterproductive. It explains that successful academic leadership can be defined by the extent to which strategic constituencies--faculty, students, and others who share in campus leadership--support the president. Flap This book reveals the complex factors that influence the real and perceived effectiveness of academic leaders. It shows that the qualities commonly thought to be indicators of good leadership are irrelevant and often counterproductive. It explains that successful academic leadership can be defined by the extent to which strategic constituencies—faculty, students, and others who share in campus leadership—support the president. Author Biography ROBERT BIRNBAUM is professor of higher education at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he teaches and writes about higher academic leadership and organization. He was previously vice chancellor of the City University of New York, vice chancellor of the New Jersey Department of Higher Education, and chancellor of the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. He is also author, coauthor, and editor of numerous articles and books, including How Academic Leadership Works and How Colleges Work. Table of Contents The Nature of Academic Leadership. Sources of Effective Leadership. Improving Academic Leadership. Long Description HOW ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP WORKS This book reveals the complex factors that influence the real and perceived effectiveness of academic leaders. It shows that the qualities commonly thought to be indicators of good leadership are irrelevant and often counterproductive. It explains that successful academic leadership can be defined by the extent to which strategic constituencies faculty, students, and others who share in campus leadership support the president. Details ISBN155542466X Author Robert Birnbaum Short Title HOW ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP WORKS Pages 280 Series Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series Language English ISBN-10 155542466X ISBN-13 9781555424664 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 378.111 Year 1992 Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. Subtitle Understanding Success and Failure in the College Presidency Country of Publication United States Illustrations illustrations Place of Publication New York Residence Brookeville, MD, US Affiliation Univ. of Maryland, College Park Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9781555424664 UK Release Date 1992-09-02 AU Release Date 1992-09-02 NZ Release Date 1992-09-02 US Release Date 1992-09-02 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 1992-09-02 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126574421;

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