Jeffrey L. Buller's work delves into the realms of classical studies and Wagnerian music drama, exploring themes through a unique academic lens. His extensive experience in academic administration informs his insightful approach to understanding institutional structures and leadership. Buller's global perspective, honed through international lectures and consultancies, enriches his analysis and provides a distinctive voice for readers interested in the intersection of arts and academia.
Promoting Greater Accountability in Higher Education
Focusing on the intersection of corporate performance improvement and educational best practices, this book offers a practical framework for institutions to assess their governing boards and administrators. It integrates recent research findings with proven strategies, enabling organizations to enhance their evaluation processes effectively.
A Toolkit for Department Chairs is designed to give academic administrators the skills they need in order to do their jobs more effectively. Combining case studies, scenarios, practical advice, and problem solving activities, the book offers chairs a valuable resource for negotiating the real-life challenges they face as academic leaders. Many of the case studies and scenarios included in this book have been field tested by the co-authors in over thirty years of administrative training workshops. Current and aspiring department chairs will discover many new tools that they can include in their administrative toolkits from this practical, accessible book. A Toolkit for Department Chairs works well as a personal resource as well as a training manual for leadership programs and textbook for pre- and in-service education for department chairs. Some additional key features of this book
Thoroughly revised and updated, this second edition of the classic book The Essential Department Chair is comprehensive and up-to-date.
Pulls together an amazing array of scientific findings and practical guidelines that will be invaluable for academic leaders looking to improve themselves and their institutions. It brings hope for leadership in higher education by emphasizing the importance of a positive approach that empowers and inspires others.
The Essential College Professor explores college professors responsibilities in terms of teaching, scholarship, and service. Based on faculty development workshops, this guidebook provides short exercises and advice that may be immediately applied to daily responsibilities for quick results.
It can seem at times as though all of academic administration today is focused only on the need for continual change and the endless pursuit of the big idea.
A Values-Based Approach to College Administration
Focusing on principled academic leadership, the book serves as both a motivational call to action and a practical guide for administrators. It emphasizes the importance of developing a leadership style that aligns with core values, providing actionable strategies to foster ethical and effective leadership in academic settings.
A Guide for Academic Leaders to Accomplish What Matters
Focused on providing actionable strategies, this book offers academic leaders practical, field-tested advice for managing time pressures and the unique stresses associated with their roles. It emphasizes techniques to enhance productivity and well-being, aiming to equip leaders with the tools needed to navigate the challenges of their positions effectively.
Offering practical, field-tested advice, this book guides academic leaders in implementing the principles of mindful leadership. It emphasizes strategies to enhance awareness, improve decision-making, and foster a supportive environment within educational institutions. The focus is on cultivating mindfulness as a tool for effective leadership, helping leaders navigate challenges while promoting well-being and resilience in themselves and their teams.