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Corey A, Watson L W. (2025). Navigating Change and Trauma: Essential Leadership Insights for Higher Education. johepal. 6(1), 169-184. doi:10.61186/johepal.6.1.169
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This article examines the evolving challenges in higher education leadership, including financial pressures, demographic shifts, post-pandemic recovery, and systemic inequities. Acknowledging the trauma and transformation experienced by stakeholders, it introduces an integrated leadership approach combining Transformational, Servant, Adaptive, and Trauma-Informed Leadership theories. These frameworks emphasize empathy, adaptability, inclusivity, and innovation to foster resilience and equity in academic institutions. Leadership vignettes illustrate practical applications in addressing economic crises, racial trauma, faculty resilience, and post-pandemic transitions. By offering actionable strategies, the article provides a roadmap for creating inclusive and adaptive academic environments that align with workforce and student expectations. This approach promotes sustainable success and cultivates a culture of trust and collaboration in higher education.
Keywords: Trauma, Servant Leadership, Adapted Leadership, Trauma-Informed Leadership, Organizational Culture
Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2024/12/16 | Accepted: 2025/03/8 | Published: 2025/03/31
Received: 2024/12/16 | Accepted: 2025/03/8 | Published: 2025/03/31
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