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| Community College Review | 6 |
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| Baker, George A. | 1 |
| Crittenden, Barbara J. | 1 |
| Dever, John T. | 1 |
| Ebbers, Larry H. | 1 |
| McFarlin, Charles H. | 1 |
| Rhoads, Robert A. | 1 |
| Roe, Mary Ann | 1 |
| Tedrow, Barbara | 1 |
| Wharton, Lawrence E. | 1 |
| Whisnant, W. Terry | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Opinion Papers | 4 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Peer reviewedDever, John T. – Community College Review, 1997
Describes Peter Senge's learning organization model for creating effective organizational structures and its applicability to leadership in higher education institutions. By examining Senge's views on the ideal leader, the author concludes that the model disregards two important aspects of educational leadership: political adeptness and a strong…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Role, College Administration
Peer reviewedWharton, Lawrence E. – Community College Review, 1997
Describes leader behaviors that create a constrained and negative institutional climate, illustrating those behaviors with detailed scenarios. Urges leaders to maintain formal and informal communication channels to monitor how their behavior is perceived, and to use this information to develop positive leadership behaviors that can change…
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Role, Change Strategies
Peer reviewedRoe, Mary Ann; Baker, George A. – Community College Review, 1989
Examines the roles and competencies of community college chief executive officers (CEO's). Discusses aspects of leadership and followership, and leader-follower interchange. Urges CEO's to assess themselves as leaders, identify and provide for the training of future leaders through planned mentoring and professional development. (DMM)
Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Role, College Administration, College Presidents
Peer reviewedWhisnant, W. Terry – Community College Review, 1990
Discusses the use of the community college president's image (e.g., behavior, dress, and mannerisms) to enhance leadership in times of limited resources and declining enrollments. Describes the qualities of trust, good judgement, and expertise as keys to an image that effectively involves followers and constituents in implementing presidential…
Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, College Presidents, Community Colleges, Leadership Effectiveness
Peer reviewedTedrow, Barbara; Rhoads, Robert A. – Community College Review, 1999
Presents and analyzes qualitative data collected during interviews with 30 senior female administrators working at community colleges in the Midwest. Reveals three patterns of leadership identity for women: adaptation, reconciliation, and resistance. Discusses each category in respect to leadership identity, communication style, and gender issues.…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Behavior, Community Colleges, Leaders
Peer reviewedMcFarlin, Charles H.; Crittenden, Barbara J.; Ebbers, Larry H. – Community College Review, 1999
Identifies nine factors from the literature that contribute to the development of exemplary community college presidents. These factors were used in developing a survey instrument, which was completed by 718 community college presidents. Classifies respondents as normative or outstanding while comparing responses from both groups to create a…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Education, Administrator Qualifications, College Presidents
