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Transformational University Leadership: A Case Study for 21st Century Leaders and Aspirational Research Universities

Transformational University Leadership: A Case Study for 21st Century Leaders and Aspirational Research Universities

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Universities are facing budget crises and competition, leading to decreased enrolments and low graduation rates. This book provides a model for leading universities in rapidly changing environments, using the University of Houston as a case study. The authors explore the leadership tactics and strategies of President Renu Khator, who successfully led the institution to explosive growth. The book offers strategies, anecdotes, and transferable methods for university leaders seeking to elevate their institution and thrive in the 21st-century academic market.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2022
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited


Universities are grappling with severe budget crises and fierce competition, leading many leaders to cling to outdated approaches to leadership. This has resulted in unprecedented deficits, declining enrollments, and low graduation rates. To succeed in the ever-evolving and diverse higher education market, what tools are required?

In this book, the authors present a comprehensive model for leading universities in rapidly changing environments. Drawing from the University of Houston as a case study, the authors examine the institution's remarkable growth under the transformative leadership of President Renu Khator and her team. The President's success in fundraising, organizational architecture, development, crisis management, and building campus culture are all facets of a revolutionary leadership model that can be replicated as a new style of academic governance.

Transformational University Leadership offers a valuable framework for university leaders seeking to elevate their institutions and thrive in the 21st-century academic market. The book provides strategies, anecdotes, and transferable methods that can help university leaders navigate the challenges and opportunities of the modern higher education landscape. By embracing innovative leadership practices, universities can position themselves for success and make a significant impact on the world.


Dimension: 198 x 129 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839821219

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