The latest issue of the Turner College's academic journal, Servant Leadership Theory & Practice, was released earlier today. In announcing the issue's release, editor Kevin Hurt of the Turner College's management faculty, announced that the journal will be published in an online format going forward. Until now, it has appeared in hybrid format (i.e., both print and online). Articles in this issue of the journal include one by Andrea Lumpkin and Stephanie Jones, both of Texas Tech University, that, as described by Hurt, "state[s] that university department chairs have a great potential
to positively impact faculty, staff, and students; while also noting that many university
department chairs lack the experience and preparation for the numerous roles and
responsibilities (e.g., personnel management, budget and resource management,
development of a culture and climate, dealing with change and advancement, etc.) that
they are expected to fulfill. The authors provide guidance and specific approaches to help
Chairs fulfill their obligations successfully and effectively." The second article, by Jae Webb of the University of North Texas, is described by Hurt as "highlight[ing] the deficiencies of the prevailing strategies (e.g., increased regulations, greater oversight, stricter punishments, development of cognitive and moral reasoning skills) to address corporate misconduct. In his article, Webb discusses three ethical safeguards present in the philosophy of servant leadership that are likely to serve as more effective deterrents to corporate misconduct." Lastly, an article by Jeffrey Coats of Appalachian State University reviews the life of Lyndon Baines Johnson and makes a case that the former United States President was a servant leader. As Hurt explains, "Coats examines the former President’s characteristics, connecting them to four servant led characteristics identified by Spears (2010): empathy, conceptualization, awareness, and commitment to the growth of others. Coats contends that Lyndon B. Johnsons’ characteristics fueled the decisions and programs developed during his presidency, which resulted in the betterment of American lives . . . then and now." This issue, Volume 11, Number 1, is available online. Turner Business commends Professor Hurt for his work on this publication.
Officials in the Turner College's Butler Center for Research and Economic Development recently put the finishing touches on an extensive report on trends in educational programs and occupations in the Columbus area. The report also includes data on business and technology trends. According to Fady Mansour , Director of the Butler Center, there are several key takeaways from the report regarding 10 occupational gaps that currently exist in the Columbus area. First, software development occupation exhibits the biggest labor shortage, with the report adding that the TSYS School has a bachelor's degree program in information technology along with a new AI track for the bachelor's degree in computer science, both of which can qualify students for this occupation. Other educational programs are in demand, such as computer programming and cloud computing. Second, there is a gap of 30 employees per year in general and operations management. This gap could be addressed by the Turn...

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