Power, Persuasion, and Politics in the Higher Education Workplace: A Guide for Faculty and Staff

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George S. McClellan (University of Mississippi, USA) Felecia Commodore

Power, Persuasion, and Politics in the Higher Education Workplace

A Guide for Faculty and Staff

George S. McClellan (University of Mississippi, USA), Felecia Commodore, Dena Kniess

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30 June 2025

Communication studies; Educational strategies & policy; Higher & further education, tertiary education

This invaluable resource supplies foundational knowledge and expert strategies on navigating the workplace dynamics of power, persuasion, and politics across higher education.

Despite burnout, compassion fatigue, and questions of privilege and oppression being at the forefront of academia, little if any attention is given to the political aspects of professional practice across the array of campus administrative and academic units. By masterfully leveraging scholarly literature on power, persuasion, and politics with the tried-and-true collegiate expertise of the contributing authors, faculty and staff will develop the knowledge and skills they need to negotiate the pervasive, often intimidating political behavior that dominates the higher education workspace.

The ultimate guide to understanding, engaging, and thriving in the campus workplace, this book belongs in the hands of all higher education professionals.

By: George S. McClellan (University of Mississippi USA), Felecia Commodore, Dena Kniess
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032687407
ISBN 10: 1032687401
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 30 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Fundamentals of Power 2. Fundamentals of Persuasion 3. Fundamentals of Politics 4. Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions 5. Critical Perspectives on Power, Persuasion, and Politics 6. Students, Staff and Faculty 7. Shared Governance 8. Graduate Programs 9. External and Internal Influences 10. Contextual Considerations 11. Healthy, Helpful, and Impactful Engagement in Power, Politics, and Persuasion

George S. McClellan is Professor of Higher Education at the University of Mississippi, USA. Felecia Commodore is Associate Professor of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA. Dena Kniess is Associate Professor of Student Affairs Administration at Appalachian State University, USA.