Searching for Higher Education Leadership

Advice for Candidates and Search Committees

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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Dowdall's book offers sample documents for candidates as well as for the search committees, and includes a substantive bibliography. From her vantage point outside the institution, Dowdall is able to provide a unique point of view and insightful comments on the complex and often daunting process of the academic executive search. Key selling points include: The eagerness for career advice that exists, both from candidates (Part I of the book) and search committees (Part II of the book); a visible author, who writes a monthly column in the Chronicle of Higher Education and lectures often at leadership seminars; and information on this subject which covers all institutional types, including liberal arts colleges, comprehensive institutions, research universities, and community colleges.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2009-11-16
Mått154 x 231 x 15 mm
Vikt327 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieACE Series on Higher Education
Antal sidor216
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781607095668

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Part 1 PrefacePart 2 PART I: ADVICE FOR CANDIDATESChapter 3 Before You Start LookingChapter 4 Preparing Your ApplicationChapter 5 Preliminary InterviewsChapter 6 Second-Round InterviewsChapter 7 Building Relationships with Committees and ConsultantsChapter 8 Considering an OfferChapter 9 If You Are Not SelectedChapter 10 Transition to the New AppointmentPart 11 PART II: ADVICE FOR SEARCH COMMITTEESChapter 12 Understanding the Leadership OpportunityChapter 13 Assembling Strong Search CommitteesChapter 14 What Search Consultants DoChapter 15 Preparing for the SearchChapter 16 Recruiting CandidatesChapter 17 Evaluating Candidates and Selecting FinalistsChapter 18 Transition to New Leadership

Jean Dowdall…provide[s]…a spectrum of sound advice, clear alternatives, and significant information. Divided into two sections, the book opens with material for candidates, taking them through the process from the initial decision about applying to fill an opening all the way through to the successful candidate's transition. Along the way, she is careful to note where there may be special concerns for internal candidates, for non-traditional candidates, and for unsuccessful candidates. That breadth makes it one that should stay on a handy bookshelf-even after the first reading. The second section, aimed at search committees, covers an equally complete spectrum, from developing a position description through the transition for the successful candidate. This section of the narrative offers not only straight process/procedure design and advice, but also occasional advice on how these elements might affect a candidate's perception of the institution. Candidates and search committees should read both sections; their ability to see themselves from across the table should improve the entire process for all involved. Absolute must read for every academic who may ever be either a candidate or a search committee member.