This phenomenological research study examined the impact of grit and emotional intelligence on the leadership of Black women presidents of higher education institutions. Black Feminist Thought and Self-Efficacy Theory were used to draw conclusions from the participant data. The participant (N = 4) interviews explained the leadership impact of grit…

This study examined perspectives among mid-level administrators in higher education of essential competencies and skills deemed essential for leading effective change efforts. The success of change management has implications throughout an institution and driving forward initiatives in student services, as well as employee engagement and…

Although obtaining advanced degrees in higher education has become increasingly important in society, women and racial and/or ethnic minorities are still underrepresented in the college president position (Gargliardi, Espinoza, Taylor, & Turk, 2017). The 2017 American College President Study indicates that women only made up 30.1% of people in…

A relatively small number of research articles have been written about one of the most challenging positions in higher education, that of a department chair. Chairs must wear many hats and assume many tasks including management and oversight, budget and financial management, teaching, research, working with students and faculty, evaluations,…

This study explored stories and lived experiences of high-school principals in the state of Wisconsin. The research question addressed was as follows: What are the stories of high-school principals with five or more years in the same school? Specifically, I addressed how, if at all, flexibility, situational awareness, and ambiguity tolerance…

Day in and day out, principals work hard to manage the unpredictable nature of the school site. From evaluations, to planning schedules and safety protocols, to leading instruction, to writing the school plan and monitoring the budget, the work principals do is crucial, challenging and never-ending. Principals are regularly trained on structures…

The purpose of the qualitative descriptive study was to explore how at least 10 athletic department leaders perceived the evolving managerial roles of the athletic director at a university in the Southeastern US. Mintzberg's Managerial Roles Theory provided the framework for the study and the basis for the following three research questions: How…

Purpose: The purpose of this sequential explanatory mixed methods study was to identify the political styles of superintendents and school board members as perceived by superintendents. In addition, it was the purpose to identify and explain the political strategies superintendents use to work with the different political styles of school board…

The following document is a report focused on the Catholic elementary school principal and their awareness of the construct lay ecclesial ministry. The report is based on research and relevant knowledge of the construct of lay ecclesial ministry in the Catholic church, particularly the role of the Catholic elementary school principal. Over the…

The following document is a report focused on the Catholic elementary school principal and their awareness of the construct lay ecclesial ministry. The report is based on research and relevant knowledge of the construct of lay ecclesial ministry in the Catholic church, particularly the role of the Catholic elementary school principal. Over the…

Women in senior-level administrative positions within higher education continue to be significantly scarce. Although the representation of women has increased over the years, women seeking to achieve senior level of authority encounter discrimination along with barriers and challenges and their experiences, illuminating the issue (Growe &…

In this qualitative case study, principals' perceptions of leading with emotional intelligence in urban school settings were explored. The research was conducted in an urban school district in Ohio. An educational and skilled-based emotional intelligence model was the theoretical basis for the examination of emotional intelligence and leadership.…

A major focus of policymakers in recent years has been community colleges, which have been viewed as potential engines for economic advancement and student success. I examined the leadership history of Roane State Community College, a two-year institution of higher learning serving a nine-county service area mostly in rural East Tennessee as…

There has been increasing recognition among researchers and practitioners that the demands of the principalship have become unsustainable. School districts play a pivotal role in supporting school leaders in the execution of their responsibilities. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to further uncover how school district bureaucracies…

The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate New Jersey public school principals' and assistant principals' perceptions on the effectiveness of feedback delivery to teachers during post-observation conferences. Specifically, principals' and assistant principals' perceptions of how time, training, and protocols impact the process of…