JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

Emotional Intelligence in Higher Education: Strategic Implications for

Academic Leaders

Author(s): Charles M. Coco

Citation: Charles M. Coco, (2011) "Emotional Intelligence in Higher Education: Strategic Implications for

Academic Leaders," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol.11, Iss. 2, pp.112 - 118

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

The topic of emotional intelligence and academic leadership has strategic implications. The purpose of

this paper was to highlight the importance of emotional intelligence in the area of higher education. The

literature revealed that academic leaders have a strategic role within the administrative function and can

benefit from the development of emotional intelligence competencies. Future research on this subject

could include a conceptual model linking emotional intelligence and academic leadership outcomes.

Moreover, hypotheses could be developed and tested to see if a relationship exists between the variables.