Download or read book Characteristics of Effective Leadership of Community College Presidents written by Manoj Babu and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The performance measures facing Community College Presidents (CCP) in the United States is reaching a level of scrutiny that is unprecedented. The social needs of the community, in an effort to create a true learning environment, become dependent on the effectiveness of CCP. Community Colleges play a vital role in the upward mobility and social access to higher education in the U.S. while the upcoming changes in the educational system reveal a new set of skills that is mandatory for a successful presidential tenure. The presidents of these educational post-secondary institutions are becoming more aware of their leadership roles and expectations from groups such as students, community, and their respective board of trustees. This study delves into the core leadership competencies that lay the foundation and groundwork for a successful CCP. The key findings of this research include essential areas of leadership effectiveness such as emotional and social intelligence, shared vision, and community engagement. Ultimately, this research attempts to answer the question: "What does it take to become an effective community college president?" This research also provides a compelling argument into the emotional and social leadership skills set needed to be successful as a CCP using comparative analysis, statistical evidence, and a multi-rater system of analysis. The major theme categories, as found by this research, needed to be an effective CCP are emotional intelligence, sense of purpose, social intelligence, involving external stakeholders, and cognitive intelligence. It is the intent of this research to identify competency markers as indicators for an effective CCP. In an attempt to identify core competencies relevant to the success of CCPs, this research focuses on three completed studies, each one building on the next in succession. The first study is a qualitative approach using critical incident behavior analysis during formal interviews with CCPs. The second is a quantitative approach to the insights and expectations of community college faculty. Finally, the third study is a quantitative focus on the competencies of effectiveness and engagement of CCPs. In addition, the third study is a multi-rater design analysis with a 360 feedback survey from direct reports of the presidents of community colleges. These three studies create a mixed-method network of evidence and logic formulated to lay a foundation for CCPs. Ideally, the information compiled from this research can be used by current and future community college administration. The competencies that once led to a successful CCP tenure have changed and have been replaced with new expectations from the community college board of directors, students, and communities. This research outlines what is required to have a successful tenure as a CCP in today's post-secondary education system.
Download or read book Critical Leadership Traits and Characteristics of Rural Mississippi Community College Presidents for the 21st Century written by Jan Reid-Bunch and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The development of effective and well prepared leaders is vital to the continued success of community colleges and their students. The community college movement boomed in the 1960s and 1970s, and it is now faced with massive numbers of retirements across the nation. Throughout its history, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has made leadership development a priority and a central portion of its mission. Leadership roles are changing in the 21st century in America's community colleges; therefore, we must reflect on our past to assist in directing our future. According to Young and Ewing (1978), a vast majority of the current leaders in Mississippi grew into leadership positions as the community college movement was developing. A sense of urgency has developed across the country with the release of a research brief by AACC entitled The Community College Presidency 2001. As leaders retire from the community college system nationwide, the leadership gap is widening. In 2001, forty-five percent of incumbent community college presidents said they planned to retire by 2007; in 2002, seventy-nine percent of incumbent community college presidents said they planned to retire by 2012. The average age of community college president is fifty-six (AACC Survey, 2001; Weisman & Vaughan, 2002). Mississippi is no exception since nine of the current Mississippi community college presidents could choose retirement at anytime. The ever-changing economic environment and the demand for technology require a new and improved community college leadership style in Mississippi. Therefore, the focus of this study was to identify the critical requirements for the future leaders of community colleges in Mississippi and determine what are vital traits and/or characteristics for their continued success in providing educational opportunities for all. Specifically, the overall goal of this study was to compare the AACC Competencies of an Effective Community College Leader to the predictive ability of the current Rural Mississippi Community College Presidents and each institution's local Board of Trustees. The results of this research suggest the AACC Competencies of an Effective Community College Leader correspond more directly with the priorities of the local boards of trustees than the responses of the current presidents.
Download or read book Narratives and Strategies of Effective Leadership in Community Colleges written by Nacco, Stephen Damian and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-04-29 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In American higher education, community colleges present new opportunities for many, embodying the democratic essence since their early roots. Originally conceived as junior colleges preparing students for university transfers, these institutions have undergone a transformative journey, evolving into the comprehensive, open-access pillars of education that define our present landscape. Despite a shared mission, a disparity exists among community colleges, with some rising to prominence as leaders in the community-college movement. Amidst the challenges posed by the two World Wars, economic fluctuations, and societal shifts, community colleges have adapted to serve diverse needs, encompassing workforce development, community education, and developmental studies. Narratives and Strategies of Effective Leadership in Community Colleges takes on the challenge faced by these institutions—maintaining excellence amid the evolving demands of a dynamic society. Narratives and Strategies of Effective Leadership in Community Colleges is a pivotal resource for higher-education practitioners navigating the complex realm of leadership challenges in community colleges. It portrays community colleges as national treasures in higher education. Beyond mere success stories, each chapter details the intricacies of effective leadership. Targeting governing boards, faculty, leaders, and administrators, the book provides invaluable insights into strategic planning, student support, campus revitalization, and financial management. It serves as a crucial guide for those aspiring to elevate their institutions.
Download or read book Community College Leadership in the New Millennium written by Carl R. Powell and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Women at the Top written by Mimi Wolverton and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although much has been written about leaders and leadership, we unfortunately know little about the women who fill this particular role. This book—the first in a series that explores women leaders in different contexts—remedies this gap by presenting the reflections of nine women community college, college, and university presidents on what they see as key tenets of leadership, illuminated by pivotal events in their careers.These presidents know the power of words, and in telling their stories through these interviews with the authors, they let us know who they are, what their visions are, and what they value.While they express some differences in their emphases on particular leadership characteristics, they show remarkable unanimity in their beliefs as to which are the most important—competence, credibility, and communication. The participants discuss the growing opportunities for women in higher education administration, without minimizing the barriers that still exist, nor the potential for backlash against powerful and assertive women. They stress the need for women to be very careful about making the correct choices for themselves; to balance personal life and work; and to appropriately prepare for leadership. This book both breaks new ground, and offers guidance for women who aspire to positions of leadership—in any field of endeavor. The Presidents: Gretchen M. Bataille, University of North Texas, Denton, TexasBarbara Douglass, Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted, CT Mildred García, California State University, Dominguez HillsCarol C. Harter, University of Nevada, Las VegasMamie Howard-Golladay, Sullivan County Community College, Loch Sheldrake, NYMartha T. Nesbitt, Gainesville State College, Gainesville, GeorgiaPamela Sue Shockley-Zalabak, University of Colorado, Colorado SpringsBetty L. Siegel, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GAKaren Gayton Swisher, Haskell Indian Nations University, Lawrence, KS Each confronts her world with grace, her work with passion, and her life with enthusiasm. The Series: Pathways to Leadership is a series about successful women who have reached the pinnacle of their careers. It features stories about extraordinary women who have found paths to success—whether it’s leading a college or university or becoming successful scholars in science and engineering or thriving in some other male-dominated arena.
Download or read book Shared Vision written by John E. Roueche and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a study of 256 exemplary community college presidents, this book examines the attributes of outstanding leaders and their ability to orchestrate organizational change. Chapter 1 provides the background for the study, emphasizes the importance of leadership, and identifies attributes common to transformational leaders; that is, leaders who work with their followers so that each raises the other to higher levels of motivation and morality. Chapter 2 summarizes leadership theory and offers a discussion of transformational leadership and its place in a rapidly changing society. After chapter 3 reviews the study methodology, chapters 4 and 5 present findings on the demographic and leadership characteristics of the presidents selected for in-depth study. Chapters 6 through 10 discuss key elements of transformational leadership, including shared vision, teamwork and collaborative decision making, institutional climate and the relationship between the institution and the individuals within it, motivation as a means of achieving followers' acceptance of the shared vision, and personal values, integrity, and commitment to learning. Chapter 11 examines women in community college leadership roles. Finally, chapter 12 presents a summary of the research, a discussion of the problems faced by minority leaders, and a review of study implications. The survey instruments and an eighty-five-item bibliography are appended.
Download or read book Leadership in an Era of Change written by Desna L. Wallin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-04-19 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In unstable times, effective leaders must not only be able to cope with the environment, they must also be able to shape it. Leaders in today's community colleges must fit that mold. Change leadership can be said to embody four essential characteristics that might be called the four "A's." These are Change leadership anticipates it is visionary and forward-looking and avoids reactionary thinking Change leadership constantly analyzes both the internal and external enviroment to gather reliable data upon which to make decisions; it engages in strategic and tactical planning to make the most of the moment Change leadership acts; with a vision and a plan, with accurate and current data, action is collaborative and inclusive Change leadership affirms; it is not enough to have a vision, a plan, and action. Once action is implemented, attention is given to reflection, to review, and to sustaining change. This volume focuses on change leadership at all levels. The authors bring unique perspectives--they are strong, recognized scholars in leadership studies as well as practitioners actively engaged in community college leadership. Both empirical studies and best practices are included to further our knowledge and understanding of effective leadership in the context of change. This is the 149th volume of the Jossey-Bass higher education quarterly report series New Directions for Community Colleges. Essential to the professional libraries of presidents, vice presidents, deans, and other leaders in today's open-door institutions, New Directions for Community Colleges provides expert guidance in meeting the challenges of their distinctive and expanding educational mission.
Download or read book Critical Leadership Traits and Characteristics of Rural Mississippi Community College President s for the 21st Century written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Name: Jan Reid-Bunch Date of Degree: August 5, 2006 Institution: Mississippi State University Major Field: Community College Leadership Major Professor: Dr. James E. Davis Dissertation Director: Dr. James E. Davis Title of Study: CRITICAL LEADERSHIP TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF RURAL MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Pages in Study: 118 pages Candidate for Degree of Doctor of Philosophy The development of effective and well prepared leaders is vital to the continued success of community colleges and their students. The community college movement boomed in the 1960s and 1970s, and it is now faced with massive numbers of retirements across the nation. Throughout its history, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has made leadership development a priority and a central portion of its mission. Leadership roles are changing in the 21st century in America?s community colleges; therefore, we must reflect on our past to assist in directing our future. According to Young and Ewing (1978), a vast majority of the current leaders in Mississippi grew into leadership positions as the community college movement was developing. A sense of urgency has developed across the country with the release of a research brief by AACC entitled The Community College Presidency 2001. As leaders retire from the community college system nationwide, the leadership gap is widening. In 2001, forty-five percent of incumbent community college presidents said they planned to retire by 2007; in 2002, seventy-nine percent of incumbent community college presidents said they planned to retire by 2012. The average age of community college president is fifty-six (AACC Survey, 2001; Weisman & Vaughan, 2002). Mississippi is no exception since nine of the current Mississippi community college presidents could choose retirement at anytime. The ever-changing economic environment and the demand for technology require a new and improved community college leadership style.
Download or read book Team Leadership in Community Colleges written by George R. Boggs and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection is the first book to address the topic of how leaders work with teams to manage and transform community colleges. There is a need to develop better leadership teams in order to administer community colleges effectively and to improve these organizations, whether it be an individual campus, multi-college system or state-wide organization. Edited by two long-time leaders in the field, the book includes contributions from many other experienced leaders and scholars of community colleges.
Download or read book Practical Leadership in Community Colleges written by George R. Boggs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anticipate, manage, and overcome the complex issues facing community colleges Practical Leadership in Community Colleges offers a path forward through the challenges community colleges face every day. Through field observations, reports, news coverage, and interviews with leaders and policy makers, this book digs deep into the issues confronting college leaders and provides clear direction for managing through the storm. With close examination of both emerging trends and perennial problems, the discussion delves into issues brought about by changing demographics, federal and state mandates, public demand, economic cycles, student unrest, employee groups, trustees, college supporters, and more to provide practical guidance toward optimal outcomes for all stakeholders. Written by former presidents, including a past president of the American Association of Community Colleges, this book provides expert guidance on anticipating and managing the critical issues that affect the entire institution. Both authors serve as consultants, executive coaches, and advisors to top leaders, higher education institutions, and leadership development programs throughout the United States. Community colleges are facing increasingly complex issues from both without and within. Some can be avoided, others only mitigated—but all must be managed, and college leaders must be fully prepared or risk failing the students and the community. This book provides real-world guidance for current and emerging leaders and trustees seeking more effective management methods, with practical insight and expert perspective. Tackle the college completion challenge and performance-based funding initiatives Manage through economic cycles, declining support, and calls for accountability Delve into the issues of privatization and employee unionization Execute strategies to align institutional goals and mission Manage organizational change and new ways of thinking that are essential in today's competitive environment Manage issues involving diversity, inclusiveness, and equity Prepare adequately for campus emergencies Community colleges are the heartbeat of the nation's higher education system, and bear the tremendous responsibility of serving the needs of a vast and varied student body. Every day may bring new issues, but effective management allows institutions to rise to the challenge rather than falter under pressure. Practical Leadership in Community Colleges goes beyond theory to provide the practical guidance leadership needs to more effectively lead institutions to achieve results and serve the students and the community.
Download or read book Selection of Community College Presidents written by Mark Charles Henry Watkins and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The selection of a community college president is a responsibility for the governing Board of Trustees. This qualitative study sought board members' understanding about (1) their institution's identity utilizing the organizational identity theory and (2) the critical elements of the match between their understanding of the community college and the desired characteristics of the selected presidential candidate. Mission statements, vision statements, and presidential position descriptions which described responsibilities and qualifications were collected from both rural and urban community colleges across the nation and were analyzed and compared with board members' interview data. Board members suggested that communication skills and the ability to develop relationships were vital to the president for effective leadership in collaborative efforts with businesses and the community. These efforts would support the community colleges' core attribute of student access to a post-secondary education in preparation for the workforce or baccalaureate degree. Both urban and rural participants understood the community colleges' role in the community as a conduit for economic development by establishing partnerships with local businesses. Data also reflected the utilization of community colleges for self-preservation of rural communities or culture and tradition.
Download or read book Leadership Competencies for College Leaders of Public Small Rural Single campus and Large Urban Multiple campus Colleges written by Joseph M. J. Kools and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: This research examined how two decidedly different groups of community college presidents from across the United States viewed the competencies, characteristics, and professional skills identified by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) (2005) as important for effective community college leadership. The two groups participating in the research were from small, single-campus colleges serving rural populations and from large, multiple-campus colleges serving urban populations. The participants were asked to identify those activities and experiences that they found helpful in developing the AACC leadership competencies. The results from this research suggest that community college presidents from both sizes of college campuses widely regarded the AACC competencies as important to effective leadership. The respondents also provided insight into the experiences that helped form the characteristics related to the development of the competencies. Practical implications for the development and hiring of leaders to perform senior leadership roles within the community college system are offered.
Download or read book Leadership Characteristics of Workforce Development Administrators in Community Colleges written by Anna Marie Lebesch and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: The community college environment is a complex and ever-changing system that requires effective leadership. The leadership characteristics in community colleges have been investigated substantially with studies primarily focused on the presidency and the pathway of the traditional academic pipeline. But as community colleges have struggled to do more with less, it has become even more imperative that the leadership of the organization approach turbulent times with greater innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, filling upcoming and increasing leadership vacancies with new talent. This study looked at the leadership characteristics of workforce development administrators. The purpose of this study was to analyze the talent found in the workforce development departments of selected community colleges by examining the management and leadership characteristics of workforce development personnel. The results of the statistical analysis showed some statistically different leadership characteristics and competencies between workforce administrators and other community college administrators. The workforce administrators were found to have characteristics of significantly higher leadership attributes for drive, which includes attributes of being dynamic, striving, and enterprising. The workforce administrators were also found to have significantly higher competency potentials for achieving success, which includes such factors as taking action, pursuing goals, and tackling business challenges. This data can serve to inform current presidents and aspiring leaders and educators about the specific areas of strength of workforce administrators, as well as areas to be targeted to better prepare tomorrow's leaders.
Download or read book Generation X Presidents Leading Community Colleges written by Martha M. Ellis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-03-08 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) reports over 900 presidential transitions in the last five years. It also estimated that nearly 50% of presidents will retire in the next 5 years. The flood of imminent retirements of sitting presidents and other senior leaders from community colleges is widely known. As community colleges are facing unprecedented challenges with the exodus of successful presidents, Generation X leaders are stepping in to fulfill the vacant leadership positions. This book is about them—their views on the community college presidency, new challenges facing community colleges, balancing work and other obligations, tapping future rock star leaders, and what every president needs to know that was not taught in graduate school.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Becoming a Community College President written by Edward J. Valeau and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-05-26 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical resource helps aspiring leaders demystify the challenges associated with becoming a community college president. Building on existing scholarship and research related to historical origins of the community college, this book explores the role and function of the presidency, discusses existing demographics and the importance of meeting the needs of a diverse student population, and unpacks the required competencies and leadership challenges related to becoming a community college president. Including real voices from award-winning and current presidents as well as a step-by-step approach to attaining the position, this is an important resource that speaks to the needs of today and tomorrows’ community college leaders.
Download or read book Leading the Charge written by B. Jeanne Bonner and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the leadership skills and characteristics that beginning, mid-career, and senior community college presidents perceived to be important to lead 21st century community colleges effectively today, to learn how these perceptions compared to the AACC guidelines of 2001, and to discover whether sitting presidents' perceptions of leadership characteristics were similar or different depending upon tenure in the presidency.
Download or read book The Competencies for Community College Leaders written by Anthony Hassan and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: At a time when strong leadership is needed to guide community colleges forward, a major crisis seems to be stirring (Eddy & VanDerLinden, 2006). According to some estimates, 45% of community college presidents will have retired by 2007 (Shults, 2001) and an even worse prediction offered by Weisman and Vaughan (2002) predict 79% of community college presidents will be retired by 2012. Echoing this view, Amey et al. (2002) assert that there is much work to be done in preparing the younger generations of community college leaders with skills and competencies necessary to meet this leadership challenge. There were two primary purposes addressed in this study. First, to further validate the AACC competencies by determining how current presidents and trustee board chairpersons from the states of New York and Florida rated the importance of the AACC (2005) characteristics and professional skills for effective community college leadership. Second, to identify those experiences and practices that community college presidents reported as helpful to their development of the six AACC leadership competencies. The results of this study provide support for the value of the six AACC competencies and offer important insights into the specific experiences that contributed to the development of these competencies for community college presidents. Specifically, there was consensus among New York and Florida community college presidents and trustee board chairpersons that all six competencies identified by AACC are "very" or "extremely" important for the success of community college leaders. Additionally, this study supported the philosophy that leader development is learned in many ways and that various leadership experiences contribute differently to the development of the AACC Competencies for Community College Leaders, some apparently more relevant to certain competencies than others. In conclusion, the results of this study provide community college leaders, boards of trustees, hiring committees and leadership development programmers with additional validation on the AACC competencies and those experiences and practices that community college presidents reported as helpful to their development of the six AACC leadership competencies.
