Four Dimensions of Leadership in the Problem-Solving of Education Deans

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Antonia Donofrio

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10.58809/ALJ20041001/CLZG5871

Abstract

This study links personal attributes of deans of schools and colleges of education to the problem solving contexts in which they make decisions that affect the programs they serve. We describe the mix of intellect, emotion, social acumen, and moral attributes that deans draw upon when they respond to vignettes that capture the multifaceted nature of problem solving in their positions. This study is a continuation of research that attempts to identify characteristics of deans of education who have survived in their role. This is an important issue, as schools and colleges report difficulty in identifying deans who can meet their needs (Anderson, 1999) and as the average tenure of education deans is only 4.5 years (Robbins & Schmitt, 1994).

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Donofrio, Antonia (2004) "Four Dimensions of Leadership in the Problem-Solving of Education Deans," Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012): Vol. 2: Iss. 4, Article 8.
DOI: 10.58809/ALJ20041001/CLZG5871
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/alj/vol2/iss4/8