Keith B. Reinhardt

Perceptions Of Faculty Association Leaders: Roles And Essential Skills

Roles, Skills, And Tangible Actions Of Faculty Association Leaders Within Illinois¿ Public Four-Year Universities

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Produktbeschreibung

The purpose of the study was to identify the roles and skills of present-day faculty association leaders (FALs) within Illinois public four-year universities with a collective bargaining unit and distinguish tangible actions of these individuals as they exercised their everyday roles in this professional capacity. A qualitative research design was used to gather data and explore perceptions and life experiences of twelve FALs. A personal interview was conducted with each participant with the assistance of a researcher designed interview guide. FALs view their role as that of a contract manager: one who interprets, negotiates, and defends the contract in conjunction with informing their constituents to contractual matters of concern. The ability to communicate effectively was identified as the primary professional skill required of FALs. The ability to be an empathetic listener with the capacity to be open-minded and flexible to circumstances on-hand was identified as the foremostpersonal skill best suited for FALs. This research advances the contextual understanding of FALs as they go about fulfilling their daily roles and their need for preparatory training.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 136
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Juni 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 197g
• ISBN-13: 9783659155147
• ISBN-10: 3659155144
• Artikelnr.: 36028870

Autorenporträt

Dr. Keith Reinhardt obtained his Ph.D. in Educational Administration in 2011. His professional experience includes working within three public educational arenas - high school, community college, university. He is the author of several technical articles published in reputable trade magazines. He also serves as an independent program evaluator.