Master of Arts in Higher Education (MAHE) Theses
Date of Award
5-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
First Advisor
Skip Trudeau
Second Advisor
Kelly Yordy
Third Advisor
Scott Gaier
Abstract
In response to the myriad challenges facing colleges and universities in America today, particularly amidst demographic shifts, rising costs, and the disruptive impacts of events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, institutional leaders are under unprecedented scrutiny. Recent incidents involving renowned institutions underscore a growing distrust among the public in these foundational establishments. The urgent need for innovative leadership is evident, particularly as colleges and universities navigate a complicated landscape. Against this backdrop, this study examines the relationship between presidential leadership and organizational flourishing through a mixed-methods convergent design. The results of this study suggest that there is a complex-adaptive relationship between presidential leadership and organizational flourishing and suggests five ways in which presidents exert their influence on their institutions.
Recommended Citation
Huseman, Noah, "Striving for Thriving: A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring the Relationship between Presidential Leadership and Organizational Flourishing at Faith-Based Colleges and Universities" (2024). Master of Arts in Higher Education (MAHE) Theses. 209.
https://pillars.taylor.edu/mahe/209
