Change in Senior Leadership and how it affects employee morale within a community college.

Activity Des?r?ption This final research paper can be approached or organized as you choose (case study, essay, proposal…). For this assignment, write a paper related directly to the focus and content of this course to expand your understanding and knowledge. Focus the project on leadership in one of the following areas: The community college environment The liberal arts college environment The comprehensive university environment The for-profit and/or online university environment The corporate training environment The adult and continuing education leadership environment Specifically, some possible topics you might choose (framed within one of the contexts above) include “what happens” in an institution when there is a change of senior leadership; compare the styles of leaders and the influence of those styles in the institution chosen; identify reviews and critiques of emerging leadership theories/models; and then highlight successful leadership development programs. This Signature Assignment will enable you to reflect upon your mastery of the course concepts within a particular higher learning context and focused on a particular issue. Be sure to cover at least three of the following concepts in your paper: Social context and the shaping of leadership Critical needs for leadership in American higher education Defining leadership and the expectations for academic leaders Theoretical and conceptual foundations for understanding leadership Alternative concepts of leadership Equity issues in leadership: gender, race, age, class The problem of power Spiritual and ethical dimensions of leadership Current issues and research in academic leadership Improvement of leadership practice through action/reflection Length: 12-15 pages, not including the title and reference pages References: Support your work with a minimum of ten scholarly resources. Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy. View the Northcentral Academic Integrity Tutorial to refresh your knowledge of how to achieve academic integrity Upload your assignment using the Upload Assignment button below. Learning Outcomes 1.0 Apply various theories and practices of academic leadership to higher education. 2.0 Analyze modifications to leadership behavior based on influential factors in higher education. 3.0 Appraise diverse perspectives in higher education leadership. 4.0 Evaluate challenges to higher education leadership. Resources Books Reference