“Whatever It Is, I’m Against It”: Resistance to Change in Higher Education
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Create Date：2023-10-23 11:22:23
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Author：Brian Rosenberg
ISBN：1682538281
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Louise，
The word “MOKITA，” is said to derive from a language called Kivila， known to be spoken in Papua New Guinea， translating loosely as “the truth we all know but agree not to talk about。”This book says what Higher Ed doesn't say out loud。 Direct and excellent。 I recommend。 In Higher Ed we encourage students to be open minded and self aware。 That is the mindset we need when we read this book and take action。 The word “MOKITA，” is said to derive from a language called Kivila， known to be spoken in Papua New Guinea， translating loosely as “the truth we all know but agree not to talk about。”This book says what Higher Ed doesn't say out loud。 Direct and excellent。 I recommend。 In Higher Ed we encourage students to be open minded and self aware。 That is the mindset we need when we read this book and take action。 。。。more
Jess Clark，
Whatever It Is， I'm Against It by Brian Rosenberg， a retired college president， is a piercing critique of the state of higher education in the United States。 Drawing upon his extensive experience， Rosenberg offers a candid diagnosis of the challenges and obstacles that stifle innovation and audacity within the higher education sector。 As a former president who no longer bears the weight of institutional responsibilities， Rosenberg fearlessly uncloaks the systemic issues that hinder transformativ Whatever It Is， I'm Against It by Brian Rosenberg， a retired college president， is a piercing critique of the state of higher education in the United States。 Drawing upon his extensive experience， Rosenberg offers a candid diagnosis of the challenges and obstacles that stifle innovation and audacity within the higher education sector。 As a former president who no longer bears the weight of institutional responsibilities， Rosenberg fearlessly uncloaks the systemic issues that hinder transformative change and dares to speak the unfiltered truth。 This book， hot off the press and released just a couple of weeks ago， is not a roadmap for change but a clarion call to confront the fear， structural barriers， and lack of innovation that plague academia。 To delve deeper into the book's insights， readers can explore an accompanying article in Inside Higher Ed， published on September 28， 2023。Fear vs。 Courage （Bravery）: Rosenberg's fearless exploration of academia's woes begins with an unfiltered examination of the sources of fear that pervade the hallowed halls of higher education。 Whether rooted in tradition， uncertainty， or resistance to change， these fears are laid bare。 Rosenberg delves into the reasons why many academic leaders may hesitate to lead with boldness， acknowledging the systemic and structural barriers that often prevent such audacious leadership。 While he doesn't explicitly implore academic leaders to immediately replace their fears with audacity， he provides a candid understanding of the challenges they face。Structural Barriers （Obstacles）: Throughout the book， Rosenberg meticulously dissects the structural barriers deeply entrenched in the higher education landscape。 He scrutinizes the forces that maintain the status quo and hinder innovation， shedding light on the challenges that come with hierarchical structures， shared governance， and the stronghold of tenure。Innovation （Opportunity）: While Rosenberg's work is less of a roadmap for change and more of a diagnostic examination， it doesn't dismiss the prospect of innovation。 Instead， it lays the groundwork for recognizing the urgency of change and the importance of innovation。 The book underscores that for innovation to flourish， a collective acknowledgment of the existing impediments is essential。 By candidly discussing the challenges， Rosenberg opens the door for meaningful dialogue on how academia can seize the opportunity to transform itself。In conclusion， Whatever It Is， I'm Against It challenges the very essence of leadership in higher education。 It is a wake-up call that urges academic leaders to confront their fears， question structural barriers， and embrace innovation。 While Rosenberg doesn't provide a step-by-step guide to change， his candid diagnosis paves the way for honest conversations and critical reflections。 This book serves as a vital starting point for those willing to embark on the arduous journey of reshaping the future of academia。For more information on this work， check out this story in Inside Higher Ed。#HigherEdLeadership #SharedLeadership #HigherEducation #AcademicInnovation #LeadershipFramework #ChangingWorld #TheClarkCommunique 。。。more
