The Importance of Inclusive Leadership Practice In Higher Education Administration

Abstract

This paper aims to offer empirical evidence of the importance of inclusive leadership practice in higher education administration and the role educational professionals play in the academic setting to achieve institutional goals and vision. At a time when institutions are advocating with governmental agencies for funding and the graduate unemployment rate continues to be a challenge, it is critical for educational leaders, administrators, and professionals, alike, to be diverse and competent in inclusive practices in higher education. For instance, it is undesirable for an employee of any institution, whether staff, faculty (part-time and full-time), para personnel, student worker, consultant or other professionals within the campus environment to feel alienated in the governing process of institutional change. Inclusive leadership makes professionals feel a sense of belonging in the workplace thus contributing to the vision and goals of the workplace. Keywords: Inclusive Leadership, Higher Education, Administration, Leadership Practice, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8444-8619