Internationalization and Its Challenges at U.S. Regional Comprehensive Universities: The Transformational Leadership Role of Senior International Officers
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| Title: | Internationalization and Its Challenges at U.S. Regional Comprehensive Universities: The Transformational Leadership Role of Senior International Officers |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ibrahima F. Yaro, Aaron W. Hughey |
| Source: | Journal of International Students. 2025 15(5):159-177. |
| Availability: | Journal of International Students. 4005 Spurgeon Drive #6, Monroe, LA 71203. Tel: 318-600-5743; Fax: 318-342-3131; e-mail: jis@ojed.org; Web site: https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jis/index |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Transformational Leadership, Administrators, Global Approach, Universities, Leadership Styles, International Education, Barriers |
| ISSN: | 2162-3104 2166-3750 |
| Abstract: | This interpretive phenomenological analysis investigated the role of transformational leadership and the challenges that senior international officers (SIOs) face in internationalizing regional comprehensive universities (RCUs) in the United States. Twelve in-depth interviews were conducted with SIOs from five regions: the West, Midwest, South, Southeast, and Northwest. The findings indicate that the transformational leadership approach is the primary leadership style utilized by senior international officers for the effective and successful internationalization of their institutions. The findings highlight a wide range of challenges that a senior international officer may encounter at a regional comprehensive university in the United States. The study outlines implications for practice for aspiring SIOs and current senior leaders in the United States. [Note: The page range (159-176) shown on the PDF is incorrect. The correct page range is 159-177.] |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1471402 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This interpretive phenomenological analysis investigated the role of transformational leadership and the challenges that senior international officers (SIOs) face in internationalizing regional comprehensive universities (RCUs) in the United States. Twelve in-depth interviews were conducted with SIOs from five regions: the West, Midwest, South, Southeast, and Northwest. The findings indicate that the transformational leadership approach is the primary leadership style utilized by senior international officers for the effective and successful internationalization of their institutions. The findings highlight a wide range of challenges that a senior international officer may encounter at a regional comprehensive university in the United States. The study outlines implications for practice for aspiring SIOs and current senior leaders in the United States. [Note: The page range (159-176) shown on the PDF is incorrect. The correct page range is 159-177.] |
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| ISSN: | 2162-3104 2166-3750 |
