Full Description
In an era where leadership in higher education is increasingly overshadowed by identity politics and institutional inaction, this timely volume offers a critical examination of the leadership vacuum that has quietly become the norm. Universities around the world are grappling with the normalization of ineffectual leadership practices that are normalized and rarely challenged.
Inclusive and Innovative Leadership in Higher Education brings together a diverse array of voices and perspectives from across the globe, including Canada, Africa, and other regions, to explore the multifaceted nature of leadership in academic settings. Each chapter delves into a specific leadership dilemma, offering both critique and insight into the challenges faced by institutions today. Through a blend of qualitative and quantitative research, the contributors illuminate the complexity of leadership as it manifests in different cultural, institutional, and pedagogical contexts.
Offering practical solutions, innovative strategies, and forward-thinking approaches that aim to revitalize leadership in higher education, this volume underscores that leadership is not a one-size-fits-all concept; rather, it is dynamic, context-dependent, and capable of emerging in unexpected ways. At its core, this book is a call to action. It challenges readers to rethink what leadership means, how it is practiced, and how it can be transformed to foster inclusivity, well-being, and pedagogical excellence.
Contents
Chapter 1. Managing Business Performance for Private Higher Education Institutions in South Africa; Christo Bisschoff, Ridwaan Asvat, and Christoff Botha
Chapter 2. The Aims of Higher Education: A Holistic Framework; Muhammad Jawad Hashim
Chapter 3. Strategic Leadership in Online Teaching Transformation: Insights from Focus Group Discussions with Public University Academics; Leenshya Gunnoo, Thakoor Sharma Geerawo, and Kesseven D. Padachi
Chapter 4. Digital Pedagogy: Are We Ready to Bridge the Digital Divide in Africa?; Isaiah Owoeye, Felicity Daniels, and Jennifer Chipps
Chapter 5. What Matters Most in Positive Education: Content, Course Structure, or Professor?; Sarah McAllister, Mackenzie Lawson, and Olivia Lena Pastore
Chapter 6. Stakeholders' Involvement for an Inclusive Pedagogy of Special Education Needs Students; Simi Sonatun-Seeoolam and Diroubinee Mauree-Narrainen
Chapter 7. Transformative Leadership: Ethical and Professional Responsibilities of Educators and Mental Health Practitioners at Post-Secondary Institutions to Foster Social Justice and Equity; Ahlam Rahal and Késa Munroe-Anderson
Chapter 8. Disrupting Ageism in "Active for Life" Research and Recreational Pursuits: A Professor's Lived Experience of Leading and Following; Rebecca Lloyd
