Presentation Title
Presentation Themes
Working with Faculty and Administration
Presentation Type
Best Practice Presentation (50 minute presentation about a specific best practice)
Abstract
Presenters will discuss their challenges as first-year Chairs facing the multiple academic fires generated by an unprecedented global pandemic. The presenters will detail how using Trauma-Informed Leadership styles allowed them to adjust for the unpredictability of communication from system-level administration, establish relationships with internal stakeholders, and develop trust with faculty as new leaders within the institution.
Keywords
Academic Leadership, Community College, Faculty, Trauma-Informed
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Recommended Citation
Jellum, Lisa; Wolfe, Christina; Lindberg, Jessica; Shufro, Erin; Baudier, Josie; and Wheeler, Jayme (2022). "New Chairs in a World of Hurt: Using Trauma-Informed Leadership to Guide Communication, Compassion, and Flexibility for Five New Chairs.," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2021/colleagues/2
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Community College Leadership Commons, Educational Leadership Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons
New Chairs in a World of Hurt: Using Trauma-Informed Leadership to Guide Communication, Compassion, and Flexibility for Five New Chairs.
Presenters will discuss their challenges as first-year Chairs facing the multiple academic fires generated by an unprecedented global pandemic. The presenters will detail how using Trauma-Informed Leadership styles allowed them to adjust for the unpredictability of communication from system-level administration, establish relationships with internal stakeholders, and develop trust with faculty as new leaders within the institution.
