Abstract
The institution of higher education is experiencing numerous challenges, and questions are surfacing regarding our relevance in an environment where the focus is on workforce development. Concerns are being raised about the preparation of our graduates for the demands of the workplace and, internally, we are dealing with behaviors characterizing a culture of incivility. These are not new concerns, but the prevalence of disconnects between higher education and the realities of the workplace appear to be increasing. These perceptions of disconnects tend to be exacerbated by behaviors occurring on university campuses that in some cases have become violent and/or disruptive to the learning environment. Leadership is critical as we work to maintain our viability, and listening to our various constituents has become increasingly important. We must be intentional in what we value and focus on those things critical to our mission.
Recommended Citation
Evans, Sam
(2018)
"Leadership in Higher Education in a Culture of Declining Relevance and Incivility,"
International Journal of Leadership and Change: Vol. 6:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijlc/vol6/iss1/2