{"product_id":"the-essential-academic-dean-or-provost-9781118762165","title":"The Essential Academic Dean or Provost","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe go-to reference for academic leaders seeking practical answers to everyday challenges    The Essential Academic Dean or Provost explains the \"how\" of academic leadership, providing a practical, comprehensive, reality-based reference for almost any problem, challenge, or opportunity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One The Academic Leader’s Role\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Being #1 in the #2 Business 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Preparing for a Leadership Role 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Identifying Your Leadership Style 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Creating a Shared Vision 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Leading Change 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Promoting Diversity 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. A Scenario Analysis on the Academic Leader’s Role 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two The Nature of Academic Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Leadership and Management 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Leadership with Individuals 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Leadership with Groups 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Leadership in Promoting Teamwork 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Leadership in Making Decisions 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Leadership in Politically Charged Environments 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. A Scenario Analysis on the Nature of Academic Leadership 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three The Ecosystem of the College or University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Students 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Parents 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Faculty 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Department Chairs 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. Staff 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. Assistant and Associate Deans 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21. Peers 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22. The Provost 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23. The President 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24. Friends of the College 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25. Donors and Potential Donors 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26. Boards, Trustees, and Legislators 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27. A Scenario Analysis on the Ecosystem of the College or University 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four The Academic Leader as Supervisor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28. Evaluations of Faculty 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29. Evaluations of Chairs and Deans 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30. Position Requests and Descriptions 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31. Policies and Procedures 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32. A Scenario Analysis on the Academic Leader’s Responsibilities as Supervisor 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Five The Budget of the College or University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33. Setting Budgetary Priorities 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34. Budget Proposals 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35. Supervising a Budget 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36. Implementing Budget Cuts 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37. A Scenario Analysis on the Budget of the College or University 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Six The Opportunities and Challenges of Being an Academic Leader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38. Dealing with Employee Challenges 473\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39. Terminating a Faculty Member 485\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40. Replacing a Chair 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41. Responding to Emergencies 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42. Dealing with the Media 519\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43. The Unionized Environment 529\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44. The Dean as Chief Academic Officer 539\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e45. A Scenario Analysis on the Challenges of Being an Academic Leader 547\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Seven The Next Step for the Provost or Dean\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e46. Knowing When It’s Time to Go 555\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e47. Changing Institutions 565\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e48. Returning to the Faculty 573\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e49. Planning for a Higher Administrative Role 581\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e50. A Scenario Analysis on the Dean’s Next Step 591\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue: A Checklist for the Essential Academic Leader 599\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 603\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406918099287,"sku":"9781118762165","price":49.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118762165.jpg?v=1730497555","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-essential-academic-dean-or-provost-9781118762165","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}