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.
The long-awaited journal review being conducted by the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) has been released and there are a number of news items that relate to faculty in the Turner College. One of these is the ABDC's decision to now include Compensation and Benefits Review in its journal rankings. This is big news for the Turner College as its editor, Phil Bryant , is a professor of management in the Turner College. The ABDC is proposing that the journal enter its system for the first time as a C-rated journal. Acting Turner College Dean Tesa Leonce sits on the journal's editorial board, while Turner College management professor Mark James has guest-edited an issue of the journal. Published by SAGE, Compensation & Benefits Review is the leading journal for senior executives and professionals who design, implement, evaluate and communicate compensation and benefits policies and programs. The journal supports compensation and benefits specialists and academic ex...

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