LEAF 525 Leadership in Higher Education
Faculty: Susan Marchione, Martin Anisman, Gregory Nayor
Date: March 4, 2015
Books: The higher education manager’s handbook: Effective leadership & management in universities and colleges, P. McCaffery (2010)
Reframing Academic Leadership, L.G. Bolman, & J. V. Gallos, (2011)
Academic administrator’s guide to exemplary leadership, J. M. Kouzes, & B. Z. Posner, (2003)
Summary: The course offers a critical examination of leadership within the context of higher education. The seminar will address trends, issues, challenges, and competencies influencing the effective practice of leadership in local, regional and U.S. colleges and universities. Beginning with a brief history and the theoretical foundations of higher education in the United States, as well as content in a variety of areas related to the leadership/management of higher education institutions including: organizational administration and governance, strategic planning, communication, collaboration, and diversity (Marchione, 2015).
Dr. Nayor leads class
So what, Now what: LEAF 525 was extremely interesting as it was lead by three very different but knowledgeable leaders in higher education. It provided a multi-level look at leadership on campus, from program development, to student affairs, to the highest level of administration.
During this course I had the opportunity to design a possible department at the college level. I identified the challenges and advantages of creating a department that would be dedicated to making a social impact through entrepreneurship, leadership, and civic innovation. This research provided the foundation to implement many of my ideas in the programs I support.
Daemen College