A Discourse Analysis of Portrayals of Community College Leadership in the <i>Chronicle</i>

Wilson, Kristin Bailey; Cox, Elizabeth M.

doi:10.1080/10668926.2012.637866

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“…The present study follows on from the pioneering work of Wilson and Cox (2012) who examine the discourse of leaders acting to perpetuate their status by structuring communal discourse in support of that aim. Our focus will be on this communal leadership discourse, which is conducted 'top down' (Curtis, 1999) and 'on stage' (Goffman, 1959, p. 65).…”

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The ‘immunized integration’ of Religious-Zionists within Israeli society: the pre-military academy as an institutional model

Lebel

2016

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The ‘immunized integration’ of Religious-Zionists within Israeli society: the pre-military academy as an institutional model

Lebel

2016

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“…Only when reading articles that problematized the historic reviews of leadership did it become obvious how ubiquitous an accepted masculine norm for community college leadership was in the literature. Approximately, 40% of the articles reviewed included at least one code for problematizing the literature (e.g., Amey, 2005;Tedrow & Rhoads, 1999;Wilson & Cox, 2012). Yet, the majority of articles reinforced a pattern of uncritical reference to the male dominated literature that remains prevalent to date.…”

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“…For example, women are at the helm of one in every three community colleges and constitute 50% of all chief academic officers (American Council on Education [ACE], 2012;Eckel, Cook, & King, 2009. This progress masks, however, the masculine norms of leadership that still create a narrow band of perceptions regarding who leads and how they lead (Eddy, 2009;Eddy & Cox, 2008;Gillett-Karam, 2017;Wilson & Cox, 2012).…”

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What Happened to Re-Visioning Community College Leadership? A 25-Year Retrospective

Eddy

Khwaja

2019

Community College Review

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This research sought to determine if the gendered discourse on community college leadership has changed since Amey and Twombly published their analysis of community college literature in 1992. Argument: More women now lead 2-year colleges than ever before, and conceptions of leadership have evolved over time; but has the language used to discuss gender and leadership in leading community college journals changed as well? This research entailed a discourse analysis of 148 journal articles published between 1990 and 2015 to identify gendered language in literature focusing on community college leadership. The language used in the scholarly examination of leadership is a reflection of the ground realities of the community college setting and provides insight into the persisting gendered constructions of leadership at 2-year colleges. Conclusion: Four main findings emerged from this research. First, masculine-normed leadership approaches remain unquestioned in the literature. Second, participatory leadership rhetoric emerged as a trend at the turn of the century. Third, women do the bulk of the writing about women leaders. Finally, ideal worker norms still prevail. The roots of authoritative leadership retain a strong hold in community colleges and intentional actions are required to achieve real change in constructions of leadership.

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“…However, the pull of traditional, hero-like leaders remains strong despite evidence that new forms of leadership are required (Eddy & VanDerLinden, 2006;Wilson & Cox, 2012). Therefore, as we contemplate how to reconfigure leadership development to prepare community college leaders, we conclude that several changes are required.…”

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“…The majority of literature on community college leadership presents leaders from a limited perspective, primarily that of a White male hero leader with formal autocratic and bureaucratic authority (Amey, 2013). Although more inclusive leadership theories have emerged over the years, the primary image of a strong male leader remains the same (Amey, 2013;Eddy & VanDerLinden, 2006;Wilson & Cox, 2012).…”

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Preparing Community College Leaders to Meet Tomorrow's Challenges

Eddy

Mitchell

2017

JSPTE

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Aim/Purpose: This article reviews the leadership development literature and posits that a learning centered approach will best support the development of community college leaders. But, it is important to recognize that community colleges have differing needs due to size, location, and the communities they serve. Background: American community colleges have received a great deal of attention over the last decade as institutions poised to contribute to the education of the workforce and to increase the number of citizens who possess a certificate or degree. Concurrently, community colleges also received attention due to the warnings about a pending presidential leadership crisis in the sector. As more and more sitting leaders retire, the demands of the job increase, and fewer individuals seek out top-level leadership positions, it is important to address how to develop community college leaders. Contribution: The review of leadership development literature provides the backdrop for creating new programs to develop community college leaders. A multi-faceted approach is required in which succession planning occurs, graduate programs are revamped, and both individuals and organizations engage in the development of community college leaders. Findings: It is important to recognize that community colleges have differing needs due to size, location, and the communities they serve. Graduate doctoral programs targeting community college leadership and national training programs can help prepare leaders, but they need curricular and program alignment targeting development of authentic leadership and ways to bridge theory with practice. Establishing succession planning can build a robust leadership pipeline that supports networked leadership and nurtures contextual competencies. Impact on Society: Understanding better how to prepare leaders to face the challenges now facing community colleges requires questioning current practices and building different leadership development programs.

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A Discourse Analysis of Portrayals of Community College Leadership in the Chronicle

Cited by 13 publications

References 19 publications

The ‘immunized integration’ of Religious-Zionists within Israeli society: the pre-military academy as an institutional model

The ‘immunized integration’ of Religious-Zionists within Israeli society: the pre-military academy as an institutional model

What Happened to Re-Visioning Community College Leadership? A 25-Year Retrospective

Preparing Community College Leaders to Meet Tomorrow's Challenges

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