The purpose of this single-site case study was to understand four distinct online learning aspects impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in a mid-sized, urban, four-year institution in the Southern United States: (1) the faculty experience with converting courses and teaching online, (2) the university-provided instructional supports available to…

This paper seeks to better understand the workplace learning that occurs in the executive office (henceforth referred to as EO) of the NACADA: The Global Community of Academic Advising through a conversation with the association's Executive Director, Dr. Charlie Nutt. After providing a context of NACADA and its EO as well as my interview with…

In this article, we discuss the role of administrators in contributing toward a more perfect academic world through differentiated workloads. We begin by envisioning what a perfect academic world might look like and then describe ways in which the academic world professors inhabit falls short of that ideal. We then explain how differentiated…

As part of the updating of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology's (STP) history, STP leaders and past leaders participated in discussions of topics concerning change and evolution of STP during the last 25 years. This panel consisted of STP Past Presidents and focused on the changes they have seen in STP.

Career development for university research managers and administrators (RMAs) is inherently challenging in small island states. In this article, we argue that by acquiring career adaptability resources, university RMAs can address their career development needs even in contexts with a restricted labor market. We do this by first identifying the…

This paper offers an insight into some of the key practices associated with the operation of the institution of honorary supervisors in the system of public education of the Russian Empire in the first half of the 19th century. Only a member of the noble estate could be an honorary supervisor. These functionaries were an important part of the…

Little progress has been made in the last 20 years toward developing and sustaining effective inclusive programs for students with severe disabilities. An article by Agran and colleagues examines factors that contribute to this lack of progress and provides some initial discussion regarding alternatives for addressing this seemingly intractable…

Duties and responsibilities of managers in a school to increase the quality of education are often discussed among the trainers. The aim of this research was to reveal the perceptions of the teachers at public high schools on the managerial role and behaviors of school administrators. The research was a descriptive study in the screening model.…

The purpose of this study was to identify the strategies used by elementary school principals, in highly effective schools, to foster teacher leadership. This study examined teacher leadership from both the principal and teacher perspective. Multiple case studies were conducted in the examination of three highly effective elementary schools. A…

The role of the elementary school principal is highly complex and ever-evolving. Opportunities for personalized, ongoing professional development are essential to guide and support principals as they encounter new challenges. While literature reveals a need for effective professional development for principals, opportunities directly connected to…

The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain insights from educational leaders who had participated in a larger study and received extensive practice-based professional development on an evidence-based practice, self-regulated strategy development for informative writing. The participants also previously implemented the self-regulated…

This paper explores the OECD framing of the role of the school leader in a series of its publications, drawing on role theory, using critical analysis of how school leaders' roles are represented in a body of OECD texts. The research findings provide insight into the multi-faceted portrayal of the 'ideal' role of school leadership as framed by the…

Drawing on data from 116 survey responses by School Business Managers, and 7 semi-structured interviews with education professionals carried out between October 2017 and February 2018, this article reports on findings from a research project focussing on the opportunities and constraints for career progression into leadership roles for School…

Purpose: This research investigates the mediation effect of perceived organizational support on the relationship between organization-based self-esteem and perceived occupational stress of teachers. Design/methodology/approach: The present quantitative venture follows a causal research design to unveil the relationship among organization based…

The role of the Heads of Departments (HoDs) in the school structure is to provide middle leadership. They assist the principals on the day to day leadership of the schools. They are responsible for ensuring the achievement of their departmental and school vision and mission. This study sought to explore the nature of the challenges faced by the…