Welcome to Reframing Academic Leadership: 2nd Edition, a comprehensive guide published by Jossey-Bass. This book is designed to deepen your commitment, capacity, and impact in the realm of academic leadership. The authors, Gallos and Bolman, meticulously explore the unique opportunities and challenges faced by leaders in higher education.

In this updated edition, you will discover a wealth of powerful ideas and practical tools tailored for college and university administrators. The book focuses on key areas essential for nurturing effective leadership:

This book is not just a theoretical framework; it integrates time-tested conceptual frameworks with engaging real-world cases. It addresses contemporary, high-impact issues that affect higher education today, including:

• Shifts in the professoriate and evolving student demographics
• Challenges related to funding and resource allocation
• Equity and social justice in educational environments
• The dual nature of technology as a tool and a challenge
• Strategies for managing conflict and crises
• Ethics and governance in academic leadership
• Enhancing leadership agility and resilience

The authors have crafted a book that is intellectually stimulating and pragmatically useful for anyone devoted to the advancement of higher education. It serves as a crucial resource for leaders who recognize the transformative potential of education on lives, families, communities, organizations, and nations. Leadership has never been more critical, and this book provides a seminal framework for understanding and navigating the complexities of higher education today.

Here’s what some thought leaders have to say about Reframing Academic Leadership:

“Reframing Academic Leadership is the most comprehensive book on the topic and an excellent source of knowledge for faculty and managerial leaders in every college and university. An invaluable resource for students of higher education leadership!” — Maureen Sullivan, Past President, American Library Association

“This book provides a compassionate understanding of the stresses of leadership in higher education. It offers insights to those who do not fully appreciate why higher education is so hard to ‘manage’ and validation for those entirely familiar with this world. I recommend it enthusiastically.” — Judith Block McLaughlin, Harvard Graduate School of Education

“Bolman and Gallos provide a refreshing view of leadership essential for those assuming presidencies and other important leadership positions in higher education. This work is a bedside reference for aspiring and current leadership in higher education not only in the U.S. but also abroad.” — Fernando Leon Garcia, President, Sistema CETYS Universidad, Baja California, Mexico

“This practical, lucid text brings together illustrative vignettes and robust frameworks for diagnosing and managing colleges and universities. I recommend it to new and experienced administrators who will routinely confront difficult people, structures, and cultures in their workplaces.” — Christopher Morphew, Dean, Johns Hopkins University

“Filled with real-world examples from leaders, the book reads like a guide for leading a chamber music rehearsal where one’s role constantly shifts from star to servant.” — Peter White, Dean, University of the Pacific

In conclusion, Reframing Academic Leadership is an essential read for anyone involved in higher education leadership. It not only provides valuable insights but also equips you with the tools necessary to make a lasting impact in your institution.