Within higher education, power is often perceived negatively. Rather than avoiding the idea of power, this book explores the importance of embracing and effectively engaging power to affect positive change on campus. Understanding Power and Leadership in Higher Education gives college and university administrators the tools to understand the relationship between leadership, power, and influence within higher education. Highlighting real stories of effective college and university administrators, this book helps readers understand and analyze the use of power, preparing leaders for the realities of today’s administrative environment.
Mark Kretovics is Associate Professor of Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs at Kent State University, USA.
PrefaceChapter One -- IntroductionPart One – The Context of Power and Leadership in Higher EducationChapter Two – Types and Tactics of PowerChapter Three – Organizational Context Part Two – Power in Higher EducationChapter Four – Symbols and Sources of Power Chapter Five – Personal Attributes and Traits of Successful Administrators Chapter Six – Using Power to Accomplish Your GoalsChapter Seven – The Power of Internal and External InfluencersPart Three – Politics and Decision-Making Chapter Eight – Politics and Political BehaviorsChapter Nine – Falling from GraceChapter Ten – Paths to Power of the PresidencyPart Four – Practical PerspectivesChapter Eleven – Now What?Chapter Twelve – Wrap UpReferences