Turnaround Leadership for Higher Education

Praise for Turnaround Leadership for Higher Education"The election of Obama and the global financial crisis signal a new day for leadership. In a very real sense, every college and university is facing a 'turnaround' situation. The old models and the prevailing paradigms are no longer viable. Fullan and Scott-these extraordinary international scholars-provide a new perspective and their book is appearing just at the right time. Every academic leader needs to read Turnaround Leadership for Higher Education." -R. Eugene Rice, senior scholar, Association of American Colleges and Universities"This book is a gift to higher education. It comes at precisely the right moment when colleges and universities, besieged by economic, demographic, technological, and global change, demand turnaround leadership. This volume offers a perceptive analysis of the changes confronting higher education, the pitfalls to effectively responding, and a compelling prescription for leadership in turbulent times. This book is must-reading for higher education policy makers, practitioners, and scholars."-arthur levine, author, When Hope and Fear Collide: A Portrait of Today's College Student"Through the use of compelling international data, Fullan and Scott build a comprehensive argument for why change is needed in higher education, and detail a new agenda that uses 'change knowledge' to guide learning and improvement. For those of us who believe that teaching and learning and evidence-based inquiry are key to continuous improvement in higher education, this book serves to inspire our leadership! Turnaround Leadership for Higher Education is a must-read for all leaders who want our universities to be vibrant learning places for students and faculty alike."-Carol Rolheiser, director, Office of Teaching Advancement,University of Toronto

Preface.

About the Authors.

1. Universities and the Challenges of the Twenty-First Century.

2. Failed Strategies.

3. The New Agenda.

4. Making It Happen: Building Quality and Capacity.

5. Leadership Capacity for Turnaround.

6. Leadership Selection and Learning.

7. Lead, Lead, Lead.

References.

Index.