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Title: Leading Tribal Colleges and Universities: Perspectives on the Skills and Experiences Needed to Lead Indigenous Higher Education
Language: English
Authors: Ahmed Al-Asfour (ORCID 0000-0003-0101-5901), Oliver Crocco, Sandra White Shield
Source: Higher Education Quarterly. 2024 78(4).
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Tribally Controlled Education, Tribes, Tribal Sovereignty, Minority Serving Institutions, Indigenous Populations, Leadership Effectiveness, Leadership Role, College Presidents, College Administration, Administrator Attitudes, Stakeholders, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communication, Community Support, Strategic Planning, Position Papers, Politics of Education, Accreditation (Institutions), Fund Raising, Mentors
DOI: 10.1111/hequ.12535
ISSN: 0951-5224
1468-2273
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the essential experiences and skills required for successful and effective leadership at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) in the United States. Utilizing Weick's seven properties of sensemaking as a framework, this study examines how participants developed their sensemaking abilities regarding their presidencies at TCUs. To conduct this research, a phenomenological qualitative research method was utilized, analysing 11 interviews with TCU presidents. The themes identified in this study included developing a vision plan that the Tribal community supports; learning to communicate with diverse stakeholders; understanding Tribal and non-Tribal politics for fundraising and accreditations; and eliciting mentors from Tribal leaders and other TCU presidents. These findings have vital implications for individuals interested in pursuing leadership positions at TCUs, as they highlight emic perspectives on the skills and experiences necessary for success in these roles.
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Entry Date: 2024
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