Stylus Publishing (VA) Digital Leadership in Higher Education: Purposeful Social Media in a Connected World

Review "Josie Ahlquist bringsher superb expertise in digital technology and leadership theory to empower readersto develop an open tech mindset through lively examples and engaging writing, grounded in scholarship presented with a personal and conversational tone."--Susan Komives, Professor Emerita "University of Maryland""Digital Leadership in Higher Education sets a new standard for our profession. Solidly researched, thebook delivers critical insights and self-directed improvement exercises in anengaging style."--Jason B. Pina, Vice President for Student Affairs "Ohio University""Digital Leadership in Higher Education: PurposefulSocial Media in a Connected World, byJosieAhlquist, is a timely and relevant book given the global pandemic's impact onthe necessity of leaders to have an online presence. The purpose of this bookis to serve as a resource for leaders in higher education who want topurposefully engage with social media platforms as part of their leadershipapproach. Ahlquist. . . skillfully walk[s] readers through the tensions thatreside at the intersection of the purpose of social media within the context ofhigher education, the theory of digital leadership, and the practice of digitalleadership by higher education leaders. The book seems to be targeted to an audience of highereducation professionals who are cautious, skeptical, late, or laggard adoptersof social media and technology. Although addressed to senioradministrators, the book could be valuable for faculty professionaldevelopments to offer training on connecting with students in onlineenvironments. Student affairs/ higher education graduate preparationprograms should use this book in leadership courses to grapple with digitalleadership in practice. In summary, [this] is a timely and relevant bookto prompt a reimagining of leadership in the digital age of connection."-- "Teachers College Record""Ahlquist gives highereducation a much-needed guide to embracing digital leadership."--Erik Qualman "#1 Bestselling Author and Digital Leadership Speaker""Ahlquist's Digital Leadership in Higher Education makes social media less scary by emphasizingauthenticity and service--both common traits for student affairs professionals."--Jason Simon, CEO "SimpsonScarborough""Forhigher ed leaders who are hesitant to embrace social media or need to honetheir skills, Dr. Ahlquist's book is a valuable guide to learning why and howto incorporate social media meaningfully and effectively into theirprofessional lives."--- Melissa Woo, Senior Vice President for IT & Chief Information Officer "Michigan State University""I recommendthis book for every higher education leader whether you have one hundred or onehundred thousand followers. Reading it not only inspired me to review my ownstrategies and tactics, it also gave me purposeful questions as a chiefmarketing officer to put forward to our institution's social media managers."--Melissa Farmer Richards, Vice President for Communications and Marketing "Hamilton College""If youwant to learn both the why and the how behind online leadership in highereducation, read this timely book, from cover to cover--from guidance, throughdevelopment, to putting principles into action, it will be your north star."--Scott Cline, Vice President of Enrollment Management & Auxiliary Services "California College of the Arts""InDigital Leadership in Higher Education, Josie Ahlquest encourages highereducation professionalsto be vulnerable and authentic, and provides real role models for purposeful, social engagement and education."--Terisa Riley, Chancellor "University of Arkansas Fort Smith""What thiswell researched and must-read book offers leaders in higher education is thecase for why they need to be ACTIVE in digital spaces. The reality is that youcan either define you and your institution or let others do it."--Miles K. Davis, President "Linfield College""Whetheryou are a social media avoider or an early adopter of new platforms as theyemerge, thi