Call for Chapters: Black Leadership and Institutional Transformation in Higher Education

2026-04-08

This edited volume invites contributions that examine leadership, governance, and institutional transformation through the experiences and practices of Black leaders in higher education. The book seeks to highlight innovative leadership models, equity-centered governance, and strategies for navigating complex institutional environments.

Suggested Topics Include (but are not limited to):

  • Leadership identity and pathways in higher education
  • Black leadership in predominantly White institutions and HBCUs
  • Governance, trusteeship, and decision-making
  • Leadership during institutional change and crisis
  • Succession planning and leadership development

Submission Guidelines

  • Chapter length: 2,000–4,000 words
  • Abstract: 100–120 words
  • Include research, practice, or case-based perspectives
  • Submit your abstract here by July 1
Table of Contents

Section I: Leadership Identity and Pathways

Navigating Leadership as a Black Academic Chair
Leadership Journeys of Black Women in Academia
Preparing the Next Generation of Higher Education Leaders
Career Mobility and Leadership Pathways

Section II: Governance and Representation
Black Trusteeship and Institutional Governance
Race, Power, and Authority in Academic Leadership
Collaborative and Shared Governance Models

Section III: Leading Institutional Change
Adaptive Leadership in Times of Uncertainty
Leadership Practices for Institutional Transformation
Succession Planning and Sustainable Leadership