Open AccessLeadership in Continuing Studies: The Reflections of a Dean
Author(s) -
Randy Garrison
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
canadian journal of university continuing education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0318-9090
DOI - 10.21225/d5jw2s
Subject(s) - transformational leadership , outreach , mainstream , context (archaeology) , institution , sociology , educational leadership , management , strategic leadership , continuing education , public relations , political science , medical education , pedagogy , leadership style , social science , medicine , law , economics , paleontology , biology
University continuing studies has entered an extended period of change and transformation. In such challenging times, the essential ingredients for survival are a clear vision, strategic goals, and proactive leadership. These issues are explored in this paper through the example of one institution. Characteristics of transformational leadership and a model of continuing studies in a university context are described. The opportunity exists for continuing studies to be a key player in the transformation of university outreach and thereby become integrated into the mainstream of the university.