Guiding Academic Institutions through Crossroads and Crisis
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- ISBN 9781041129967
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 17 Sep 2026
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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This compelling guide leverages literary and cultural narratives to explore critical issues in higher education leadership and management. Authored by a seasoned literary scholar and expert in institutional change, it examines two Shakespeare plays, two realist novels, and two Netflix series, offering concise analyses, discussion questions, and reflective provocations, as well as accessible “micro-readings” and a robust appendix of additional resources. By connecting timeless stories to contemporary challenges such as succession planning, workplace dynamics, financial literacy, freedom of expression, technological innovation, and identity politics, this book equips both emerging and experienced leaders with the interpretive skills and adaptability needed to navigate leadership with insight and resilience.
Meredith Goldsmith is a professor of English, specializing in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century US literature, and the founding director of the Teaching and Learning Institute at Ursinus College, USA. She has held numerous leadership roles, including assistant and associate dean of academic affairs, special assistant to the president, and chief strategy and innovation officer.
