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RESOURCES

Academic Leadership

Fogg, P. (2001, October 19). Can department heads be trained to succeed? The Chronicle of Higher Education, p. A10.

Gaither, G.H. (1998). Developing leadership skills in academia. Kellogg Leadership Project. Retrieved from http://www.academicleadership.org

Gallos, J.V. (2002). The dean’s squeeze: The myths and realities of academic leadership in the middle. Academy of Management Learning and Education, 1, 174-184.

Greenberg, M. (2000, November 3). Administration: Are you ready for the ride? The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved December 19, 2002 from http://chronicle.com

Jones, J.P. (2001). The challenges of a new department chair: Success despite reality. Academic Leadership. Retrieved from http://www.academicleadership.org

Wilson, R. (2001, March 2). Beggar, psychologist, mediator, maid: the thankless job of a chairman. The Chronicle of Higher Education, p. A10.
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Responses to the article: (2001, April 6) Letters to the editor: Being a chairman is worth the effort. The Chronicle of Higher Education, p. B20.

Wisniewski, M.A. (2001). Leadership in higher education: Implications for leadership development programs. Academic Leadership. Retrieved from http://www.academicleadership.org

Internet Resources

American Council on Education - www.acenet.edu/resources

ACE national resources and information, including the Department Chair Online Resource Center

Academic Leadership Online Journal - www.academicleadership.org

Quarterly online academic leadership journal including research, essays, and reviews

National Academy for Academic Leadership - www.thenationalacademy.org

Academic leadership curriculum based on research and best practices

President’s Academic Leadership Institute - www.umsystem.edu/ums/departments/aa/pali/

University of Missouri based website offering advice on development and support of academic leaders

Communication and Change

Bennett, J.L. (2001). Change happens. HR Magazine, 46 (9), pp. 149-153.

Eckel, P., Hill, B., Green, M., & Mallon, B. (1999). On change: Reports from the road: Insights on institutional change. Washington, DC: American Council on Education.

Guskin, A.E. (1996). Facing the future: The change process in restructuring universities. Change Magazine, 28, p. 27-37.

Hickson, M. & Stacks, D.W. (Eds.).(1992). Effective communication for academic chairs. Albany, NY: SUNY Press.