Next-Gen Perspectives on Leadership

Next-Gen Perspectives on Leadership, Volume 1, is a comprehensive collection focused on the evolution of leadership within higher education. This education and leadership title centers on the experiences of early-career PhDs in writing studies and related rhetoric fields. It examines how these scholars implement practical strategies to navigate the challenges of the post-pandemic academic landscape, the rise of new majority students, and shifting political climates.

The text explores justice-oriented leadership through labor organizing, culturally responsive curriculum design, and equity-driven initiatives. By utilizing intergenerational dialogues between emerging scholars and established leaders, this language arts and disciplines volume replaces individualistic success models with collective action. It provides a framework for faculty and graduate students to foster inclusive, sustainable academic communities through care work and coalition-building.