Category: Educational Leadership News

Leading the way: secrets of exceptional educational leaders

bp859 | July 1, 2024

In the dynamic world of education, leadership is not just a position but a journey of inspiration. Whether guiding a classroom or an entire institution, the influence of skilled leaders reaches far beyond academic achievements, shaping the broader community and fostering continuous learning and growth… Read more

A teacher’s impact

Patricia Allenbaugh | October 4, 2022

Did you know NAU started as a school to educate teachers? The Class of 1901 was comprised of four women, all of whom received lifetime teaching certificates for the Arizona Territory. Learn more about NAU’s history at Cline Library’s Special Collections and Archives… Read more

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COE Educational Leadership alumna

Patricia Allenbaugh | June 3, 2022

Jannette Bressler received the Outstanding Master’s Student Honor from the Arizona Professors of Educational Leadership on April 29 in Phoenix. Bressler said she didn’t even know she was nominated. In December, she completed her internship and credentials for principal certification, and she was contacted by Dr. Frank Davidson of Northern Arizona University and he informed her that she was nominated for the honor… Read more

Faculty Spotlights Fall 2021

Patricia Allenbaugh | April 14, 2022

The Faculty Senate Executive Committee and the Faculty Senate Council for Non-Tenure Track Faculty Issues are proud to feature the following non-tenure track faculty for our Inaugural NTT Spotlight. Chairs and colleagues nominated the faculty below for public recognition of their professional dedication to the university, highlighting examples of the significant teaching, research, and service contributions non-tenure track faculty provide to the NAU community and beyond… Read more

Going Global: Meeting New Needs in Ed Leadership

Patricia Allenbaugh | November 28, 2018

The numbers don’t lie. The American Council on Education’s (ACE) 2012 “Mapping of Internalization on US Campuses,” indicates 47% of US institutions of higher learning reported an increase in funding for international initiatives. The IIE Open Doors Report shows an increase in global student mobility from 2. 1 million students in 2001 to 4… Read more

N A U students hanging outside of University Union talking.

Next generation of higher education leaders

Patricia Allenbaugh | July 16, 2018

A need to develop leaders who can navigate the fast-changing landscape of higher education has led to a new partnership between Northern Arizona University and The Chair Academy, a Mesa Community College-based organization that offers leadership development programs for college and university faculty and administrators… Read more