Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, Volume 28, Number 4

Institutions of higher education have become more complex as pressures for inclusivity, accountability, expanded programming, community engagement, greater research output, and better educational outcomes for students continue to increase (Bolman & Gallos, 2012). This can put great demands on faculty leaders, especially new leaders. The skills that helped faculty members rise to the top of their respective fields often are not the same skills they will need to be successful as they move into leadership roles (DePalma, English, & Sabatine, 2012). This special issue of the Journal examines coaching and related activities as a way to prepare faculty members to be more successful in leadership roles.