Ebook: Digital Leadership in Higher Education: Purposeful Social Media in a Connected World

"There is no one from whom I would ratherhear about digital leadership than Josie Ahlquist! What makes this book trulyspecial, beyond the treasure trove of practical suggestions, is the emphasis onthe importance of being purposeful and genuine in one's use of digital media tosupport individuals and communities. The book situates the 'social' at theheart of social media activity - social justice, social networks, and socialresponsibility." -- George McClellan, Associate Professor of Higher Education, Universityof Mississippi In this groundbreaking book, Josie Ahlquist provides readerswith the tools they need to take a strong, values-based approach to leadershipin the various digital spaces vital to the world of higher education today. Filled withreal-world examples and tools to negotiate this ever changing digitallandscape, the book fills an important niche in the literature: A user manualfor your digital leadership journey. Each chapter includes tools andtactics, as well as stories that bridge the gap between technology andconnection with community. This book doesn't have a recipe for cooking up thenext viral video, it offers lots of ways to stay true to individual andorganizational values while engaging online. Whether a college president, dean ofstudents, associate professor, or a program coordinator, there is a need for leaderswho aren't just early adopters and social media enthusiasts, but authenticindividuals who back up their technology use with a purposeful philosophy and avalues-based approach to their role.